Engineering Director

Full Time Job
WESH 2/CW18 is searching for a demonstrated leader and effective manager for the position of Director of Engineering. The position will be directly responsible for supervision of the installation, operation, and maintenance of all studio and field equipment. This position will manage the technical, IT and operational engineering staff responsible for production of the highest quality broadcasts in the market. In addition to oversight of technical and engineering operations, the position will also serve as the lead for security, infrastructure, logistics planning of special events and capital projects. The Director of Engineering reports directly to the General Manager and assists in achieving station and departmental objectives/priorities.

WESH 2/CW18, a Hearst Television
duopoly, is a proven leader in local news on the leading edge of technology
application and has a rich history of public service to the community. We are looking for a results-oriented technical
and operational leader to join a management team that is committed to
excellence. The ability to communicate
and interface with various functional departments while managing priorities is
key to success in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead
WESH 2/CW18's present and future technology and engineering based
operational strategies
• FCC
compliance and oversight
• Capital
planning, execution and project management with collaboration of all other
departments
• Technical
and engineering operational budget management
• Develop
and maintain 5-year technical plan
• Establish
and maintain operational technical/engineering standards and policies
• Ensure
proper training and education of staff as applicable whether in technical
and engineering departments or other functional departments

Qualifications
/Experience Requirements:
• Data
network, data communications, computer systems and broadcast technologies
experience
• Working
knowledge of computer operating systems (Windows, Linux, Oracle, etc.)
• Background
in audio/video technologies at all levels of production
• Knowledge
of multi-channel station automation and servers
• File-based
newsroom workflows and editing experience
• VOIP
systems background
• HD
routing switchers, production switchers, cameras, robotics and
multi-viewers experience
• Satellite
commercial delivery systems knowledge – Pitch Blue, Path fire, etc.
• Broadcast
Encoders, Mux & IRDs experience
• Understanding
of ATSC / 8VSB signals, MPEG2, DOLBY AC3, CALM ACT, EAS, CAP, IP Video,
HDTV, ENG and STL microwave transmission
• Demonstrated
ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
• Ability
to effectively communicate
• Ability
to multi-task and prioritize in fast paced environment

Education
Requirements:
• BS
or AS degree in engineering and/or equivalent industry experience

M/F/D/V

To Apply:

Please
visit careers.hearsttelevision.com to apply

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