Job Description
The Director, Broadcast Operations & Engineering for WBZ &WSBK In Boston will be responsible for leading the strategic mission of Engineering and IT as we maintain our current facility and begin constructing a new, state of the art broadcast facility. This executive will be at the center of future success, cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces change and innovation. This is a challenging, multi-dimensional position with many responsibilities – Technical, Financial, Operational, Contractual, and HR related. The position reports to the President/General Manager of CBS Boston with a dotted line to the CBS Stations Group Senior Vice President of Engineering.
Job Description:
• Overall responsibility for all-day-to-day broadcast activities, including compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies (FCC, FAA, OSHA, etc.), station asset management, information technology, ENG/DSNG operations, transmission facilities, remote facilities and building operations.
• Responsible for creating and complying with all B.O.&E. expense budgets and administering station's Capital Budget.
• Oversees staff training, employee safety, and quality control for all broadcast productions.
• This position has the ultimate responsibility for the TV technical plant/transmitter and must maintain a proactive role in maintenance to prevent on-air failures of any kind 24/7/365.
• Work in concert with the VP News and Director of Creative Services to identify new technologies for efficient and cutting-edge operations.
• Oversees the maintenance and repairs of the office, studio, transmitter, and telephone systems.
• Provide facilities (sometimes on short notice) to support any, and all in-house production efforts.
• Manage local Engineering, IT, and Building Maintenance staffs.
• Manage the company's relationship with represented employees and their Union Agents. Ensure the contract is fairly applied. Participate in negotiations for contract renewals.
• Oversight of new broadcast facility through construction and opening.
Requirements:
• Deep experience and training in Broadcast Operational, Personnel, and Facilities Management.
• Expert contemporary knowledge in Broadcast, IT, Digital, and Automation Technologies, including Design, Integration, Maintenance, and Project Management.
• Proven ability to collaborate with inter-departmental colleagues and third parties.
• Superior communication, analytical, design, planning and management skills.
• Proven success in managing represented employees within a large corporate environment.
• Five years minimum of Broadcast Engineering Management experience, including Studio, RF Systems, Telecom and Digital Mass Storage Systems or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading a local broadcast organization. The ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic and challenging environment. Demonstrated leadership and strategic decision making.
• A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement.
• Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical area or Business, or equivalent experience managing Local Television Station Broadcast Operations and Engineering Department.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gknkkk-3-239-119-159-42 in your application.