IT/Broadcast Engineer Project Manager

Job Description

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Direct Reports: IT Support Specialist(s)

Summary of Position:

As one component of KOBI’s greater Engineering team—the IT/Broadcast Engineer Project Manager leads the IT Department in managing the compute and network components of KOBI’s engineering strategy. The IT/Broadcast Engineer Project Manager is integral to ensuring that IT supports the greater engineering effort as required by a broadcast organization. This position requires technical expertise as well as leadership in the areas of: personnel oversight and mentoring, network design, computer environment support, and integration of IT with the hardware and/or appliances that are core components of a multi-property broadcast production environment.

Essential Functions:

· Infrastructure support and design, including firewall, Wi-Fi, VPN and security

· IT vendor relationship management

· Supervision and mentoring of subordinate IT staff

· User support and training

· Integration support of IT with broadcast and media appliances and technologies

· Integration support for parent network as well as other outside suppliers and customers

· Support of Ethernet over point-to-point microwave as well as spread spectrum

· IT support of company operations, including logistical coordination as required

· IT strategy and planning, including lifecycle management of network and compute environments

· Maintain as-built documentation, procedural run-book, as well as future-looking design and architecture documents

· Daily troubleshooting of technical problems

· Maintenance of operational procedures and relationships

· Perform and oversee routine maintenance activities e.g. backups, OS updates, software updates, user setups, etc.

· General knowledge of radio transmitters and their integration into the network

· Repair and maintenance of MCR and production master control room equipment

· Diagnose and repair existing broadcast equipment

· Install new broadcast equipment/systems using current industry installation techniques

· Perform preventative maintenance inspections on all MCR and studio equipment on a regular basis to help prevent failures (checking fans, power supplies, alarms, dusting/vacuuming)

· Appropriately responding to viewer complaints/concerns concerning on-air, cable, and satellite issues in a timely manner. Always logging names, locations, and phone numbers when possible

· Respond appropriately to staff member requests in person or via email for assistance

· Keep records of receipts, purchase orders, and equipment maintenance

· Attend weekly Engineering meetings

· Look at ways to improve procedures regarding equipment use and repair

· On-call as needed

· Monitor and check transmitters and sites remotely daily. Check on-air returns remotely on a daily basis

· IT duties may include installing servers, user computers, switchport configuration, etc.

· Installation and maintenance of microwave systems and related remote transmission equipment

· Transmitter maintenance (adjusting exciters, power levels, etc., to help keep transmitters running at peak performance)

· Performs other engineering duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist the department in various operations

· Able to be flexible and assist other departments as may be required in our dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications:

· BA/BS in Computer Science and/or equivalent training and experience

· Minimum of five years related work experience in IT

· A well-rounded understanding of network and compute environments with an emphasis on: Windows, Linux, Mac & BYOD; as well as Cisco, Artista, Fortinet

· A basic understanding of audio/video production and related hardware and software

· Knowledge of Broadcast Systems

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.

KOBI-TV NBC5 full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, 401K retirement plan, healthcare spending account, life insurance, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

KOBI-TV NBC5 is licensed by the FCC, therefore, must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate must pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are also pre-employment requirements. A valid driver’s license is also required.

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