Director Of Engineering / Chief Engineer

Job Description

WPHL-TV is looking to hire a Full Time Chief Engineer!

WPHL, PHL17/ AntennaTV / CourtTV / CometTV - Philadelphia, PA is looking for a Chief Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.
• 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, including but not limited to transmitter, news operations, production control, and technical core
• Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
• Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Ensuring a close level of cooperation between the WPHL Engineering, Indianapolis Regional Operating center and other departments in the building and Company
• Manages the technology staff and systems including all desktops and servers
• Overseeing the technical aspects of all news production, studio and remote
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
• Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• Oversees the physical plants at our locations (currently station/studio and transmitter)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. The candidate must be highly organized with a good sense of how to prioritize deadlines and juggle multiple objectives.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three years' experience in a leadership role
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with IP based systems, computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems, transmission, and editing systems
• Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, video compression, and other broadcast-related equipment
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb342e-3-15-5-27-42 in your application.