Director, Technology

Job Description

The Director of Technology oversees the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for ensuring proper operation and maintenance of all technology for top-rated Indianapolis Duopoly Fox59 & CBS4, local multicast station the Dot, and support of the co-located Nexstar Master Control and Traffic hubs. This leadership position reports directly to the WXIN-TV/WTTV-TV VP/GM.

Additional Job Description:
• Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.
• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
• Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the station.
• Manage capital and operational budgets.
• Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station.
• Manages a staff of Engineering technicians.
• Manages the information technology staff and systems.
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies deadlines are being met.
• Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and facility capital projects to the established budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages facility operations and security staff at our main facility and multiple tower sites.

Requirements & Skills:
• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in broadcast engineering, with a minimum of three years' experience in a leadership role
• A successful record of employee development and mentorship
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency with common office equipment and software (Microsoft Office applications, Windows operating systems, etc.)
• Experience with remote broadcast productions, studio operations and equipment and common broadcast infrastructure technology
• Experience with broadcast transmitters, microwave equipment, cellular and bonded cellular technology and applicable FCC rules and regulations involving the same.
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and information technology systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and respond to issues 24/7
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills, a can-do attitude and be able to solve problems creatively under pressure.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw2z3n-216-73-216-177-42 in your application.