Station Chief Engineer – Wpxa
| Company | Scripps |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in broadcast station operations or engineering
- Broadcast Engineering Certification, i.e. FCC license, Society of Broadcast Engineer (SBE) certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all broadcast equipment/systems responsible for the daily on-air operation of the station; use RF engineering knowledge to maintain and repair all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities, satellite downlink/uplink, and microwave transmission systems
- Manage and maintain all ancillary systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical.
- Exercise knowledge of FCC rules and regulations to protect the entity’s license.
- Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise.
- Carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to Engineering Support for further diagnosis.
- Implement new engineering projects as directed by the Regional Director, Station Operations, Station Monitoring, or Engineering Support. Manage project(s) and report status to Regional Director, Station Operations as needed.
- 24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station.
- May be responsible for certain administrative duties related to business and operation transactions.
- Work closely with the Station Engineer/Technician in developing their knowledge and understanding of the various needs of the station as effective backup support staff.
- Coordinate and oversee training programs for Station Technicians and Engineers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- High proficiency with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills in meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region on an as-needed basis.
- Must have a strong understanding of applicable electrical, computer networking, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering methods.