Director of Engineering, KSHB

Scripps Media • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KSHB is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the technical vision for their broadcast and digital operations. This role involves shaping the future of operations, building and mentoring a technical team, driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and ensuring technology empowers storytelling. The position requires managing broadcast and digital systems, building facilities, partnering with the news department on content workflows, managing staff, establishing policies, managing spectrum usage, overseeing projects, planning systems, collaborating with other departments, managing budgets, purchasing assets, evaluating equipment, and ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 10+ years of experience in a related field is preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred
• Network, SBE, and/or Project Management certification preferred
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company's required insurance limits

Nice To Haves

• "Customer service first" mindset, ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning abilities
• Excellent managerial skills in working with management, users, staff, peers, and vendors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate technical matters to non-technical users
• Ability to relate business matters to technical staff
• Team player
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Strong project management skills
• Can manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines smoothly
• Knowledge of FCC rules
• Understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and information systems
• Keen interest in emerging broadcast-related technologies and how they might be utilized in our business environment

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a culture of empathy, customer service, and leadership
• Lead the research, design, installation, and repair of all television, digital, OTT, Internet Systems, high-power RF systems, production environments, and all associated equipment using current platforms and protocols
• Manage building facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation, and security systems
• Partner with the news department to develop, build, and support content workflow and support systems, including integration and problem-solving software, hardware, networking, and infrastructure, while facilitating a collaborative environment between the newsroom and production control staff
• Motivate and manage a staff of professional and technical engineers, operators, and IT technicians
• Develop and grow staff in technology and Scripps culture to meet the ongoing and future technological needs of the station, and evaluate staff growth opportunities and assessments
• Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures
• Evaluate and maintain the spectrum and broadband usage of the facility
• 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, as well as replacement cycles
• Evaluate equipment solutions
• Keep the station compliant with the FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state, and federal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Scripps is committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve.
• Intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections.
• Build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.
• Cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director