Regional Engineering Manager - Southeast

Educational Media Foundation • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

Join Our Team as a Regional Engineering Manager at K-LOVE! Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team of field engineers and technicians? As the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll oversee the operation and maintenance of K-LOVE's radio broadcasting facilities and satellite uplinks across your designated region. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you'll ensure compliance with FCC regulations while driving excellence in our broadcasting services. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This position will support our Southeastern tower sites; therefore, only candidates who reside in the Southeastern region of the United States will be considered.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent SBE Certification.
• 4 - 10+ years' experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment, or similar relevant experience.
• Experience leading and managing engineering staff, with demonstrated ability to motivate and build morale in a team environment.
• Staff management experience to include staff planning, recruitment, management, coaching, performance management and evaluation.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the components necessary to a broadcast air-chain.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of satellite technology and radio frequency emissions.
• Project management experience; Proven ability to plan, organize, lead and direct projects.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, electrical drawings, and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and other common software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure K-LOVE's radio programs are broadcast on time to the highest possible level of quality by providing technical and staff leadership to a team of broadcast engineers and technicians.
• Establish targets and measures that adequately reflect Engineering objectives.
• Communicate objectives to staff, balancing team and individual responsibilities and productivity.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supporting budgets.
• Plan and manage all phases of engineering projects for on-air broadcasts.
• Establish and communicate procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of transmitter equipment.
• Continually evaluate and make recommendations for process and technical improvements.
• Develop, plan, and prepare schematic drawings designed to modify and improve existing transmitter equipment.
• Direct and coordinate equipment modification activities preventing interruptions in transmitting operations.
• Ensure highest level of productivity through the pairing of projects and staff and preparation of work schedules.
• Develop staff by evaluating performance, providing coaching, training and mentoring opportunities.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of FCC rules and regulations and ensure department and all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally.
• Serve as technical advisor and expert for equipment and network related outages.
• Proactively resolve technical problems and issues.
• Diagnose, or assist in diagnosing, causes of transmitter malfunctions and repairs.
• Perform system design, installation, maintenance and repairs to microwave and satellite uplink and downlink equipment.
• Partner and communicate with engineers in other cities and states to accomplish objectives and tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation, assuming responsibility for repairs or the arrangement of repairs during on-call period.
• Occasionally make trips to remote sites to perform installations or repairs as required.

Benefits

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Short/long term disability and life insurance.
• Robust 401K with company match.
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay.
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay.
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more.
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Master's degree