Engineer, Chief

About the role

KLAS, 8 News Now in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a broadcast Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the day to day operations of the engineering department
• Maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station
• Station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations
• Development and implementation of new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Management of the information technology staff and system
• Assignment of projects to staff and verification of deadlines
• Management of engineering and technology capital projects within budget
• Performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
• Hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees

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
• Guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• 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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The Chief Engineer must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Chief Engineer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.