The Chief Engineer oversee the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.
- Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
- Plans and manages staffing training and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
- Makes decisions regarding hiring evaluation promotion and termination of employees
- Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
- Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations as well as all local state and federal regulations applicable to the station
- Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
- Manages the information technology staff and system
- Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
- Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Technical degree in Digital Electronics Broadcasting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenValid drivers license with an acceptable driving recordMinimum five years experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment with at least three years experience in a leadership roleExperience guiding directing and motivating subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performanceExperience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve themAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipmentStrong PC / MS Office experienceExperience with fiber connectivity production setups A / V routing and patching audio equipment graphics systems and editing systemsExperience with digital transmitters microwave equipment and other broadcast-related equipmentSignificant experience evaluating selecting installing servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systemsAbility to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyRequired Experience :
Chief
Key Skills
Mold Remediation,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Basic Math,Host / Hostess Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Water Damage Restoration,Emergency Management,Auto Restoration,Fire Restoration,Financial Report Interpretation
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1