Job Description
Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KSAZ Fox 10 is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to ensure the operational continuity and budgetary compliance of engineering, production, news technical, facilities and security including mechanical systems and tower/transmitter oversight. Develop and implement current and long-range technical operation plans, prepare departmental expense and capital budgets. Maintain three year capital plan. Ensure that all projects are properly implemented and executed. Develop and update three year building/future technology plan. Responsible for station compliance with FCC, OSHA and FAA regulations. Establish procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of equipment and proper studio operations.
Oversee the management of personnel. Develop and implement systems to ensure fault tolerant and error free operation of Station(s)' broadcast equipment; daily oversight of local Hub/Spoke technology assuring efficient error free operations. Extensive knowledge of all broadcast systems and knowledge of government regulations and industry standards required ensuring the station's technical compliance.
Bachelor's Degree in electronics/electrical engineering plus a minimum of 10 years broadcast engineering management experience. SBE certification is preferred. Significant technical expertise in the planning, implementation and maintenance of television station facilities, including RF facilities. Understanding of digital and automation technology is essential. Requires a strong leader with an ability to direct and motivate technical staff. Knowledge of ELC and iTX environments. Varied and extended hours, weekends, holidays req. Local/national travel req. Proficiency w/ Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software. Excellent written/verbal communication skills required. Must be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong org. skills. Include cover letter and salary requirements.
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