Director Broadcast Operations & Engineering

Full Time Job
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DIRECTOR OF BROADCAST OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING

The Director, of Broadcast Operations & Engineering for CBS Colorado/KCNC-TV in Denver will lead the strategic mission of Engineering and IT as we maintain our current facility and begin constructing a new, state-of-the-art broadcast facility. This executive will be at the center of future success, encouraging an inclusive culture that adopts change and innovation. This is a challenging, multi-dimensional position with many responsibilities â€'' Technical, Financial, Operational, Contractual, and HR-related. The position reports to the President/General Manager of CBS Colorado with a dotted line to the CBS Stations Group Senior Vice President of Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Overall responsibility for all day-to-day broadcast activities, including compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies (FCC, FAA, OSHA, etc.), station asset management, information technology, ENG/DSNG operations, transmission facilities, remote facilities, and building operations.
• Responsible for crafting and aligning with all B.O.&E. Expense budgets and coordinating the station's Capital Budget.
• Coordinates staff training, employee safety, and quality control for all broadcast productions.
• This position is responsible for the TV technical plant/transmitter and must maintain a proactive role in maintenance to prevent on-air failures of any kind 24/7/365.
• Work with the VP of News and Director of Creative Services to identify new technologies for efficient and innovative operations.
• Coordinates the maintenance and repairs of the office, studio, transmitter, and telephone systems.
• Provide facilities (sometimes on short notice) to support any, and all in-house production efforts.
• Lead local Engineering, IT, and Building Maintenance staff.
• Handle the company's relationship with represented employees and their Union Agents. Ensure the contract is fairly applied. Participate in negotiations for contract renewals.
• Oversight of new broadcast facility through construction and opening.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Deep experience and training in Broadcast Operational, Personnel, and Facilities Management.
• Expert contemporary knowledge in Broadcast, IT, Digital, and Automation Technologies, including Design, Integration, Maintenance, and Project Management.
• Proven ability to collaborate with inter-departmental colleagues and third parties.
• Superior communication, analytical, design, planning, and management skills.
• Proven success in leading represented employees within a large corporate environment.
• Five years minimum of Broadcast Engineering Management experience, including Studio, RF Systems, Telecom, and Digital Mass Storage Systems or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading a local broadcast organization. The ability to effectively lead and handle in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic decision-making.
• A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Ability to recognize, create, and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities, and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement.
• Experience leading budgeting processes and strategic planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical area or Business or equivalent experience managing Local Television Station Broadcast Operations and Engineering Department.

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