Director Of Technology - Tech

Job Description

Director of Technology - TECH (Gray Media Group)

Job Summary/Description:

The Station Chief Engineer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and IT Department of a broadcast TV station. Candidate is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology, equipment, and workflow at station. Candidate must maintain a live news production environment and processes. Candidate must manage and administer all aspects of the IT infrastructure (data, endpoints, servers, applications). This position is responsible for the support, implementation, and maintenance of all Broadcast technical facilities, equipment, and software applications for local and remote operations, including but not limited to workstations, servers, phones, networks, databases, automation systems, video routing, video editing equipment as well as all broadcast systems to include encoding and transmission systems.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage and schedule technical and operational staff
• Manage the daily operation of the station, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Monitor multiple air channels and transmitters, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assuring quality control of on-air product
• Oversee IT systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain transmitters, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution, and routing systems.
• Ensure station is compliant with FCC requirements and licensing, and OSHA guidelines.
• Prepare and manage the department's budget, including capital expenditures, operating expenses, and resource allocation
• Oversee all building maintenance and upkeep items working in consultation with the other departments.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment for all aspects of on-air product – TV air chain, video editing systems, IT networks, graphic systems, field news gathering equipment, and weather systems

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, broadcast engineering, information technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in broadcast engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience with RF technology, video/audio production systems, automation systems, and IT networking
• Candidate must have strong IT and network administration skills and be capable of implementing best practices.
• Strong understanding and experience with live news production, environment, and processes.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining broadcast transmitters, studio equipment, and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of FCC regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with IP-based video/audio transport and streaming technologies
• Experience with computer networking, server management, and IT information security
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Must be available to support 24/7 operations

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

Gray Media Group/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwq392-18-117-148-9-42 in your application.