Broadcast Chief Engineer

BROADCAST CHIEF ENGINEERWLNETV in Providence Rhode Island is looking for a full time Broadcast Chief Engineer to perform various duties for support of the station and to manage the installation and setup of digital broadcast systems. This position will manage the technical IT and operational engineering staff. In addition to oversight of technical and engineering operations the position will also serve as the lead for security infrastructure logistics planning of special events and capital projects. The Chief Engineer is responsible for protecting the stations FCC license ensuring highquality broadcast standards and maintaining the facility reports directly to the General Manager and assists in achieving station and departmental objectives and priorities.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure highreliability operations of the television station including all technical equipment in the studio transmitter facilities satellite downlinks and microwave/IP transmission systems Ensure FCC compliance and safety of equipment at all sites.Be able to operate maintain and repair various components of broadcast tv and audio equipmentAct as IT Manager to oversee the IT infrastructure including telephone systems network and end user support issues.Install manage and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows OS.Serve Engineering Production News Promotion and Sales Departments by providing quality support services.Work closely with Corporate Engineering team to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station.Maintain Master Control playout systems News content storage and playout system Newsroom server system graphics and editing systems.Ensure proper maintenance of all mechanical HVAC power and other building systems.Capital planning execution and project management with the collaboration of all other departmentsTechnical and engineering operational budget management.Develop and maintain a 5year technical plan.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsRequires a minimum 5 years of related experience in television engineering systems and/or college degree in ElectronicsoAn equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedExcellent problemsolving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressureStrong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams