Full-Time

Director of Engineering

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Posted on 11/21/2024

Scripps

Scripps

Compensation Overview

$110k - $125kAnnually

Senior

Buffalo, NY, USA

Onsite position in Buffalo, NY.

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Requirements
  • BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • Generally, 10+ years of experience in a related field preferred
  • Prior managerial experience preferred
  • Network, SBE, and/or Project Management certification preferred
Responsibilities
  • Model and lead a culture of empathy, customer service, and leadership.
  • Lead the research, design, installation, and repair of all television, digital, OTT, Internet Systems, high-power RF systems, production environments, and all associated equipment using current platforms and protocols. Manage building facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation, and security systems.
  • Partner with the news department to develop, build, and support content workflow and support systems including integration and problem-solving software, hardware, networking, and infrastructure while facilitating a collaborative environment between newsroom and production control staff.
  • Motivate and manage a staff of professional and technical engineers, operators, and IT technicians. Develop and grow staff in technology and Scripps culture to meet the station's ongoing and future technological needs and evaluate staff growth opportunities and assessments.
  • Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate and maintain the spectrum and broadband usage of the facility.
  • Manage projects.
  • Plan, design, and document current and future broadcast and digital systems.
  • Collaborate with other departments to determine current and future studio and transmission and workflow needs.
  • Prepare and track capital, expense, repair, and maintenance budgets.
  • Utilize the company purchasing management system to purchase and track assets and services as well as replacement cycles.
  • Evaluate equipment solutions.
  • Keep the station compliant with the FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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