Director of Engineering, WTXL

The E.W. Scripps Company•Tallahassee, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the station’s technical operations and engineering initiatives. The role guides the technology that supports station operations and service to the community, collaborating across teams to keep critical systems operating effectively. The Director leads research, design, installation and repair for television, digital, OTT, internet systems, high-power RF systems, production environments and associated equipment. The position also manages facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation and security systems; partners with the news department on content workflows and support systems; leads and develops engineering and technical staff; establishes engineering policies and procedures; and manages projects, budgets, equipment and compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Generally, 10 or more years of experience in a related field preferred.
Prior managerial experience preferred.
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to deliver a high level of customer service.
Strong interpersonal skills and strategic planning abilities.
Excellent managerial skills when working with management, users, staff, peers and vendors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain technical matters to non-technical users and business matters to technical staff.
Team-oriented, self-directed, and able to work independently.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines smoothly.
Knowledge of FCC rules.
Understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical and information systems.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting the company's required insurance limits.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
Network, SBE and/or Project Management certification preferred.
Keen interest in emerging broadcast-related technologies and how they might be used in the business environment.

Responsibilities

Model and lead a culture of empathy, customer service and leadership.
Lead research, design, installation and repair of television, digital, OTT, internet systems, high-power RF systems, production environments and associated equipment.
Manage building facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation and security systems.
Partner with the news department to develop, build and support content workflows and support systems, including integration and troubleshooting of software, hardware, networking and infrastructure.
Facilitate collaboration between newsroom and production control staff.
Motivate and manage professional and technical engineers, operators and IT technicians.
Develop staff in technology and Scripps culture to meet current and future station technology needs, and evaluate staff growth opportunities and performance.
Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures.
Evaluate and maintain facility spectrum and broadband usage.
Manage projects and plan, design and document current and future broadcast and digital systems.
Collaborate with other departments to determine current and future studio, transmission and workflow needs.
Prepare and track capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets.
Use the company purchasing management system to purchase and track assets and services, including replacement cycles.
Evaluate equipment solutions.
Keep the station compliant with FCC rules and regulations and related local, state and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.