Chief Engineer

Ilba; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Ilba seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and ensure maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.

The role requires leadership in staffing, training, and performance evaluations, with responsibilities spanning hiring, promotions, and terminations, plus ensuring compliance with FCC and applicable regulations. You will work with corporate leadership on new technologies and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with leadership experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff; set performance standards.
• Experience with fiber, A/V routing, and broadcasting equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department.
• Plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department.
• Hire, evaluate, promote and terminate employees as needed.
• Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
• Ensure FCC and all local, state, and federal regulations are followed.
• Work with leadership to develop new technologies and infrastructure for the station.
• Oversee IT staff and systems within the department.
• Assign projects to staff and monitor deadlines.
• Manage engineering and technology capital projects within budgets.
• Oversee transmitter sites (local and remote) and ensure connectivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff management

Effective communication

Planning & scheduling

Time management

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Broadcast equipment

A/V routing

Fiber connectivity

IT systems

Job description

The Chief Engineeroversee the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.

• Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
• Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
• Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Manages the information technology staff and system
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
• Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• Maintenance of a local transmitter site, and a remote transmitter and studio site both located 90 miles away; connectivity for these sites includes data circuits and microwave hops.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year’s experience in a leadership role
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
• Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Pay Range:$80,000 – $90,000

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.