WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Director of Engineering. This is your opportunity to lead the technology that keeps a local television station connected, innovative, and ready to serve its community every day. You’ll guide the station’s technical operations, lead engineering initiatives, and collaborate across teams to keep critical systems performing at their best. Bring your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset to a role where what you do behind the scenes makes an impact on everything we deliver to our audiences.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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 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 on-going 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 and transmission and workflow needs.
Prepare and track capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets.
Use 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.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
Prior managerial experience preferred
Network, SBE and/or Project Management certification preferred
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
“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
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
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