Chief Engineer
Cox Media Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Orlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Manage all engineering functions including security, RF operations, all broadcast and digital distribution systems, equipment and building maintenance
- Provide proactive maintenance support to ensure product quality, 24/7 uptimes
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast operation and technology team
- Trouble shoot and solve equipment and air chain issues quickly and efficiently
- Management of compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies
- Management of station assets, information technology, transmitter facilities and building operations
- Implementation and support of IT infrastructure, IP-based production workflows, and cybersecurity efforts
- Responsible for ensuring quality broadcast operations including on air, news gathering and production
- Responsible for maintaining equipment for all aspects of on-air product – TV air chain, IT networks, graphics, weather and news production systems
- Manage integration and maintenance of TV engineering equipment – both IT and transmission
- Document equipment & wiring of systems & equipment using a computerized database, word processor & drawing program
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of Broadcast Engineering experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year college or university and 3 - 5 years of experience managing a broadcast engineering department or equivalent
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- A strong IT background and understanding, including a detailed knowledge of the latest IP-based broadcast television systems
- Thorough knowledge of FCC Broadcast rules
- Can easily identify priority items and complete in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Must possess positive customer service attitude with both internal and external contacts; flexible, patient, courteous, professional, and problem solver
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and climbing ladders.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
broadcast engineeringIP-based production workflowscybersecurityequipment maintenancetroubleshootingregulatory complianceTV air chain managementinformation technologyanalytical skillsproblem solving
Soft skills
communication skillscustomer serviceflexibilitypatiencecourtesyprofessionalismleadershiptime managementprioritizationteam management