Come be a part of the rebuilding
of a great station and a great American
City.
WVUE-TV FOX 8 Your
Weather Authority is located in New Orleans, LA has an opening for a Chief
Engineer to oversee all technical operations for WVUE-TV station ensuring
FCC compliance and managing activities of engineering department.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
·
Oversees
and assigns the daily work activities of engineers and master control
operators. Responsible
for scheduling engineers and master control operators and maintaining on-call
list.
·
Interviews
and hires engineering and master control staff. Conducts
employee performance reviews, trains team members and addresses employee
relations matters.
·
Maintains
quality and consistency of on-air signal and operational equipment and
oversees transmitter sights. Troubleshoots
on-air malfunctions as required.
·
Oversees
all installations and construction related to the technical operation of the
station using industry-accepted project management methodology.
·
Implements
and maintains FCC operational requirements, keeping abreast of FCC and other
applicable state, county and local laws that relate to operational compliance.
·
Prepares
annual capital and expense budgets for engineering department.
·
Provides
quality customer service to internal departments and external customers.
· Keeps
current on technological advances within the broadcast industry.
·
Negotiates
equipment purchases and technical service contracts.
·
Manages
equipment and repair parts inventory.
·
Collaborates
and communicates with other Emmis Chief Engineers, staff at Emmis corporate
headquarters, local cable companies and the communities served by the station.
·
Acts
as security and safety coordinator to ensure safe and secure working
conditions.
·
Oversees
maintenance of all computer equipment, computer networks, phone systems and
building maintenances/repairs.
Requirements:
·
Supervisory
/management experience preferred.
·
Two
or four-year college degree required- preferably in engineering or equivalent
technical training and experience. Five
to ten years experience in a broadcast engineering maintenance field.
·
Ability
to read analyze, and interpret technical procedures, equipment operating
instructions, and FCC regulations. Ability
to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
·
Ability
to comprehend and apply principles of mathematics when using a variety of
tools and/or test equipment. Ability
to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
·
Must
have extensive knowledge of HD/digital/analog studio equipment,
HD/digital/analog transmission equipment, ENG, EFP and remote broadcast
equipment.
·
Ability
to multi-task and work long hours. Ability
to respond in a timely capacity.
·
Must
have a valid drivers license and maintain solid driving record. FCC
General License or SBE certification preferred
No
phone calls please.
Apply
on line or send resume to:
Human
Resources
WVUE-TV
FOX 8
1025
S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy
New
Orleans,
LA
700125