Station Chief Engineer

Job Description

Station Chief Engineer, WPXA

Scripps is hiring a Station Chief Engineer for our ION station in Atlanta! In this role, you'll lead and manage all day-to-day technical, operational, and administrative requirements of one of the Scripps Networks Station Group locations. You'll manage and maintain all broadcast equipment and systems used in the daily operation of the station as well as any ancillary systems used in the support and troubleshooting of technical issues as they arise.

Atlanta offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and Southern charm that makes it an exceptional place to live and work. The city's rich cultural scene, world-class restaurants, and abundant green spaces provide endless entertainment options. With a relatively low cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas, Atlanta allows residents to enjoy a high quality of life. The mild climate, with warm summers and mild winters, makes it possible to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Additionally, Atlanta's status as a major transportation hub, with the world's busiest airport, makes it easy to travel for both business and leisure. All these factors combine to make Atlanta an exciting and rewarding place to build a career and call home.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage and maintain all broadcast equipment/systems responsible for the daily on-air operation of the station; use RF engineering knowledge to maintain and repair all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities, satellite downlink/uplink, and microwave transmission systems
• Manage and maintain all ancillary systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical.
• Exercise knowledge of FCC rules and regulations to protect the entity's license.
• Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise.
• Carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to Engineering Support for further diagnosis.
• Implement new engineering projects as directed by the Regional Director, Station Operations, Station Monitoring, or Engineering Support. Manage project(s) and report status to Regional Director, Station Operations as needed.
• 24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station.
• May be responsible for certain administrative duties related to business and operation transactions.
• Work closely with the Station Engineer/Technician in developing their knowledge and understanding of the various needs of the station as effective backup support staff.
• Coordinate and oversee training programs for Station Technicians and Engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in broadcast station operations or engineering
• Broadcast Engineering Certification, i.e. FCC license, Society of Broadcast Engineer (SBE) certification is a plus

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• High proficiency with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills in meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region on an as-needed basis.
• Must have a strong understanding of applicable electrical, computer networking, mechanical, structural, and civil engineering methods.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxpoqz-3-144-132-221-42 in your application.