Director of Engineering, WTXL

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company•Tallahassee, FL

21d•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 is responsible for keeping broadcast and digital systems reliable, supporting the station’s workflows, and collaborating with teams across the organization. The Director leads engineering staff and works to ensure technology meets the station’s current and future needs while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

A BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
Generally, 10+ years of experience in a related field is preferred.
Prior managerial experience is preferred.
Strong customer-service mindset and ability to deliver a high level of customer service.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strategic planning abilities.
Excellent managerial skills when working with management, users, staff, peers, and vendors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to explain technical matters to non-technical users and business matters to technical staff.
Team-player approach and ability 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 limits.

Nice To Haves

Network, SBE, and/or Project Management certification is 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 the 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 systems, including software, hardware, networking, and infrastructure integration and problem-solving.
Motivate and manage professional and technical engineers, operators, and IT technicians; develop staff and assess growth opportunities.
Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures.
Evaluate and maintain facility spectrum and broadband usage.
Manage projects.
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.