Chief Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and optimize TV and radio transmission systems, including microwave STL systems, audio/video over IP, satellite downlinks, and audio and video encoding systems
• Ensure station operations comply with FCC rules and regulations, including the maintenance of technical logs, filings, EAS equipment, and public files
• Manage studio operations including radio and television automation systems, servers, mixing consoles, routing systems, video switchers, cameras, and networking infrastructure
• Coordinate routine testing, system backups, and disaster recovery procedures
• Manage and monitor signal quality for both over-the-air and digital platforms.
• Manage and coordinate with external vendors for equipment installations, studio facility repairs and projects, and transmitter site projects and maintenance
• Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems at studio and transmitter facilities.
• Serve as administrator to station production network, and manage cybersecurity and user access policies
• Assists with short and long-term technology strategy as well as the research, selection, and acquisition of equipment.
• Establish and maintain operational technical standards policies.
• Train and educate staff to understand all relevant systems.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either 8 years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in radio and TV engineering operations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MacOS and associated post-production editing workflows.
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of studio analog and digital audio systems.
• Knowledge of digital audio and video formats.
• Knowledge of satellite, microwave, and fiber transmission technologies.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, VPN, Video over IP, Audio Over IP technologies.
• Knowledge of analog and digital transmission systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity in a broadcast environment.
• Knowledge of broadcast automation systems such as Crispin and RCS Zetta.
• Knowledge of television production systems, including playout servers, switchers, cameras, teleprompters, and studio lighting systems.
• Familiarity with high and low powered FM and TV transmission systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overnights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to read technical drawings/documentation.

Pay Grade 17

This position is not eligible for sponsorship