Senior Director of Engineering

We're seeking a visionary Senior Director of Engineering to lead our cutting-edge engineering team under our Chief Technology Officer.

In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead the design, development, and deployment of innovative broadcast and digital media solutions, ensuring seamless content delivery across multiple platforms.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the integration of emerging technologies, optimize broadcast infrastructure, and uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of public media, thrive in dynamic environments, and excel at leading diverse engineering teams, this is the opportunity for you!

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

This is professional work providing technical and advisory support to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for technical administration of broadcast network systems.

The incumbent maintains responsibility for a variety of functions concerning broadcast, internet-based distribution and / or production equipment as well as supervising the personnel who direct the operation of such equipment;

performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK :

• Responsible for the day-to-day technical operation and maintenance of the broadcast operation center and / or transmission systems including associated equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the entire network system in the absence of the Chief Technology Officer.
• Coordinates ordering of parts from suppliers and distributes to appropriate engineering areas.
• Evaluates technical performance of signal generation, distribution, and / or transmission systems.
• Assumes operational responsibility and control for certain engineering areas, including budget assigned to those areas.
• Acts as principal coordinator for network distribution and supervises statewide interconnection service.
• Initiates television engineering research and participates in the design of modification of technical operation procedures, project planning and management.
• Coordinates staff and equipment and assigns work priorities within areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates technical specifications and operating standards of equipment as well as personnel requirements and the performance of staff.
• Formulates technical standards of operations for review and approval of the Chief Technology Officer.

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : At least eight years of experience in broadcasting electronics - television, radio and internet-based distribution systems;

including varied broadcast and internet based functional areas involving both operational and maintenance experience AND at least three years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field may substitute for four years’ experience in broadcasting electronics.

Special Note :

• Must possess an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s License / Permit within six months from date of hire.
• Specific positions in this class may require an employee to possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation in order to perform work-related travel.
• Positions in this class may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

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