Manager, Station Broadcasting

The E.W. Scripps Company•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As Manager, Station Broadcasting, you'll be at the center of everything that keeps our station on-air and thriving. This role is critical to ensuring seamless daily operations, maintaining cutting-edge broadcast systems, and leading a team dedicated to technical excellence. If you're passionate about broadcast engineering and ready to make an impact in one of the nation's most dynamic markets, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in broadcast station operations or engineering
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits.

Nice To Haves

Broadcast Engineering Certification, i.e., FCC license, Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification is a plus
High proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management skills in meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region on an as-needed basis.
Must have a strong understanding of applicable electrical, computer networking, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering methods.
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain all broadcast equipment/systems responsible for daily on-air operation of the station.
Use RF engineering knowledge to maintain and repair all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities, satellite downlink/uplink, and microwave transmission systems.
Manage and maintain all ancillary systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical.
Exercise knowledge of FCC rules and regulations to protect the entity's license.
Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise.
Carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to Engineering Support for further diagnosis.
Implement new engineering projects as directed by Regional Director, Station Operations, Station Monitoring, or Engineering Support.
Manage project(s) and report status to the Regional Director, Station Operations as needed.
24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station.
May be responsible for certain administrative duties related to business and operational transactions.
Work closely with the Station Engineer/Technician in developing their knowledge and understanding of the various needs of the station as effective back-up support staff.
Coordinate and oversee training programs for Station Technicians and Engineers.
Other duties as assigned.