Position: Chief Engineer
Company: WFLA – TV 8
Location: Tampa FL US
s WFLA 8 On Your Side, Tampa Florida, seeks A Chief Engineer.
This position is responsible for current and future technical operation of the station and the overall facility. They are responsible for the daily management of broadcast and IT Engineers. They ensure that the WFLA technical facilities operate at the highest quality within required guidelines and the established budget. They evaluate and recommend new technology to support WFLAs operating goals and objectives and in times of technical and/or operational crisis, managing and guiding other station employees to a successful outcome, while protecting personnel and hardware. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Tech Skills:
A strong background in RF technology, digital, broadcast equipment and IT is required. Managing all technical equipment including cameras, SNG/ENG vehicles, servers, transmitters, towers, IT equipment, studio production equipment Ensuring compliance with FCC rules and regulations Working with News, and other departments regarding equipment problems as well as taking into account immediate and future needs Managing a technical team that supports the station s operations Strong communication skills written/verbal.
Job Skills:
A strong background in RF technology, digital, broadcast equipment and IT is required. Managing all technical equipment including cameras, SNG/ENG vehicles, servers, transmitters, towers, IT equipment, studio production equipment Ensuring compliance with FCC rules and regulations Working with News, and other departments regarding equipment problems as well as taking into account immediate and future needs Managing a technical team that supports the station s operations Strong communication skills written/verbal.
Tech Skills:
Hardware:
Transmitter Automation Systems
Chyron
GV K2 Summit
GV Stratus
Miranda
Operating System:
Windows
Linux
Software:
Crispin
Overdrive
Edius
Minimum Education:
Technical School
Minimum Experience:
Candidates should have experience managing a team. Developing and tracking goals managing a budget Executing capital purchases and projects Engineering experience in a broadcast facility.
Candidates should have experience managing a team. Developing and tracking goals, Managing a budget, Executing capital purchases and projects, Engineering experience in a broadcast facility.
This Position Supervises:
(no details)
Schedule (Days & Times):
8-5 vary
How To Apply:
Thank you for your interest in our
company. The instructions for mailing/faxing your resume and
application are provided below.
Instructions
for Mailing/Faxing:
EOE M/F/D/V ~ Background check and drug screen required. Qualified applicants can apply online at www.mediageneral.com.
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