CHIEF ENGINEER - WHNS
About The Position
The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment. This includes Audio, Video, RF broadcast gear, and critical IT systems. This position is also responsible for facility maintenance and management. This includes all building and grounds maintenance needs, broadcast tower maintenance, and remote transmitter site maintenance. The Chief Engineer makes sure that all FCC rules and regulations are followed and the station is in complete compliance with the FCC and FAA. This position reports directly to the station's general manager, and there is room for growth within Gray Corporate engineering.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT-related field, or equivalent broadcast experience.
- Experience managing within a broadcast station.
- Experience in field operations, including ENG/SNG and IP news-gathering technologies a plus.
- Knowledge of modern digital broadcast equipment, including but not limited to transmitters, transport stream encoders, video switchers, audio consoles, automation systems, robotic camera systems, and ENG equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technicians, management, and non-technical users.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field operations, including ENG/SNG and IP news-gathering technologies.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the installation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including Audio, Video, RF broadcast gear, and critical IT systems.
- Facility maintenance and management, including all building and grounds maintenance needs, broadcast tower maintenance, and remote transmitter site maintenance.
- Ensuring compliance with all FCC rules and regulations.
- Understanding of both serial and IP communication.
- Knowledge of IT systems, servers, desktops, and virtual environments.
- Ability to create and read detailed CAD drawings and document all technical systems.
- Ability to multitask in a very fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- Prohibition of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
