Assistant Director Of Engineering
Hearst Television
Des Moines, IAThis was removed by the employer on 6/17/2019 6:13:00 AM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Broadcasting/Sound/Music Engineering Category
Browse the Executive Positions Category
Browse the TV Station Category
Search for Assistant Director Of Engineering jobs in Des Moines-IA
Search all Assistant Director Of Engineering postings
Full Time Job
A Hearst Television station, KCCI-TV is
a proven leader in local news and on the national stage. KCCI has a rich
history of public service to our community. We seek an individual to join a
management team committed to excellence.
KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in
Des Moines, Iowa, is searching for an effective manager and passionate leader
for the position of Assistant Director of Engineering. A strong IT
background and understanding is required, including a detailed knowledge
of the latest IT-based broadcast television systems. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, manage, document and execute
assignments within a demanding live broadcast environment. The individual will
be directly responsible for supervision of the installation, operation, and
maintenance of all studio and field equipment and the supervision and
motivation of the technical and operational staff responsible for the highest
quality television product in the market. The position will also provide
oversight of facility integrity and infrastructure, serve as the point person
for logistics planning of special events and projects, and will assist the
Director of Engineering in achieving station and departmental objectives and
priorities. We are looking for a
results-oriented leader with the ability to motivate, communicate, and
interface with various departments.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist
Director of Engineering in daily departmental managerial tasks and
on-going projects.
• Manage and
support broadcast maintenance engineering and associated technical staff
in their daily work assignments.
• Assist in
maintaining satellite antenna systems, microwave antenna systems, signal
distribution and routing systems.
• Exhibit a
good working knowledge of television systems maintenance and IT systems,
as well as FCC requirements and licensing.
• Oversight
of all studio and field equipment.
• Assist IT
department in support of systems as needed.
• Document
and maintain engineering operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to
adapt to multiple priorities and tasks and follow through until successful
resolution is achieved.
• Requires
excellent judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under
pressure and during emergencies.
• Assist with
capital budget planning and execution, with collaboration from other
departments.
• Manage
implementation of capital projects.
• Assist with
oversight of engineering operations budget.
• Establish
and maintain operational technical standards policies.
• Train and
educate staff to understand all relevant systems.
• Other
duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
• Attention to detail - strong
organizational and communication skills are imperative.
• Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a
polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
• Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates
responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Computer and technical
literacy. Demonstrate knowledge of vLAN configurations and managing
critical updates to systems.
• Lifting 50 pounds, climbing
ladders and other physical activity associated with equipment
installation.
• Must have current driver's
license.
• Aptitude for operating
electronic equipment for broadcast transmission and production.
• The ability to work with
other departmental leaders.
• Experience working in a
union environment.
• Working knowledge of data
networks, data communications, computer systems and equipment.
• Understanding of computer
operating systems.
• Ability to follow drawings
and schematics and troubleshoot systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of audio
and video technologies, both digital and analog.
Preferred Experience:
• 5 years in television
broadcast operations and maintenance, or military equivalent.
• 3 years of supervisory
experience.
• Multi-channel television
station automation and servers.
• File-based newsroom
workflows and Adobe non-linear editing.
• Technical configuration
experience with video routers, switchers, and video systems.
• Television transmitters and
broadcast encoders.
• Understanding of various
audio and video encoding types.
• ENG, SNG, and CNG
transmissions.
• Knowledge of Virtual Server
Platforms, VizRT and BitCentral Playback.
• SBE certifications.
• Other relevant educational
experience.