Chief Engineer

MediaCo Holding Inc • Tulsa, OK

51d

About The Position

KOKI – KMYT-TV has an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer in Tulsa Oklahoma.
The primary responsibility as Chief Engineer is in maintaining on-air facilities and assisting in off-air emergencies. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, broadcast systems and technologies in all technical areas of a modern television station. Build out projects as assigned, and work as part of a team with minimal supervision. Oversees staff that maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance. Supervisory skills to efficiently schedule and manage engineering maintenance team.

Requirements

• Associates or technical degree in related field or equivalent level of experience
• Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of broadcast television engineering experience.
• Must be capable of managing engineering maintenance staff
• Must have experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of transmitters and associated RF equipment.
• Quick response to technical issues with a customer service and solutions-based approach is required. After hours and weekend work required as needed.
• Strong communication skills and excellent documentation skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• SBE certifications a plus
• Experience with the budgeting process a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing the engineering maintenance staff.
• High power RF Transmitter Systems and Low Power RF Receivers/Transmitters
• Studio Systems (Broadcast systems automation, consoles, )
• Power and electrical support systems (generators, UPS, etc.)
• Monitoring and remote-control systems, familiar with IP video transmission
• Digital content delivery systems (streaming audio, datacasting.)
• Business continuity planning, understanding and implementation.
• FCC rules and knowledge of compliance and weekly log review process.
• IT/Networking, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance are also required.
• Manage Capital Projects and Improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees