Dir, Engineering, KSTU

Company: Scripps
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

KSTU, the Scripps FOX station in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Director of Engineering (DOE) to join the team The DOE oversees the design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems and equipment for multiple stations. Develop and maintain thorough understanding of existing facilities and work toward making units safer, cohesive and responsive to departments within station environment.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Effectively manage the planning, design, installation and repair of all television, mobile and internet systems and equipment.Evaluate and maintain the spectrum and broadband usage of the facility.Motivate and manage a staff of professional maintenance engineers, operators and IT technicians.Coordinate projects; manage the scheduling of personnel; and plan, design and document on-going and future television and online systems.Work with related departments; in the determination of current and future studio and transmission needs; in the preparation and tracking of capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets; in the evaluation of equipment prior to purchase.Communicate professionally with individuals and groups within and outside of the station. Communicate on a frequent basis with all other departments.Maintain good personnel labor relations. Identify training needs, motivate and develop staff to meet the on-going and future technological needs of the station.Keep the station compliant with the FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state and federal regulations. Work with Corporate personnel in particular areas of common interest.Perform other duties as needed and as directed by the General Manager and Sr Dir, Engineering.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Associates degree in electrical/electronic engineering preferredBachelor's degree in electronic engineering a plus.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:Must have an understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical and information systems.Standard office environmentAdditional RequirementsValid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.ABOUT SCRIPPS:The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation---s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands.Scripps will become the nation---s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media---s entertainment programming, Newsy---s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship for the company.LI-NS1GD-NS1 Full time

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