Director Engineering

Overview Of The Company

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

Job Description

FOX10, Arizona’s preeminent source for news, is seeking a talented, passionate, creative, and collaborative Director of Engineering to join our dynamic team!

• Assist VP of Engineering with design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems and equipment.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive building maintenance plan to make our workplace safer and more sustainable.
• Assist the VP Engineering to maintain operational continuity and budgetary compliance of engineering and news technical including mechanical systems and tower/transmitter oversight.
• Assist with implementation of current and long-range technical operation plans and manage departmental expenses.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new methods and standards to streamline operation and ensure that all projects are properly implemented and executed.
• Assist VP Engineering with research and formatting Capital Project submissions.
• Maintain and update three-year building/future technology plan.
• Responsible for station compliance with FCC, OSHA, EPA and local regulations.
• Manage established procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of equipment and proper studio operations.
• Assist with maintenance personnel management to include hiring, evaluating, training and discipline.
• Maintain engineering systems to ensure fault tolerant and error free operation of Station(s)’ broadcast equipment; daily oversight of local Hub/Spoke technology assuring efficient error free operations.
• Extensive knowledge of all broadcast systems and knowledge of government regulations and industry standards required ensuring the stations’ technical compliance.

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or related field; formal technical training from military or trade school on current broadcast technologies can substitute.
• Proficiency with SONY, Bit Central and Evertz systems are highly desired.
• A minimum of five (5) years TV broadcast experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory responsibilities required.
• Significant technical expertise in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of television station facilities, including RF facilities.
• Understanding of digital and automation technology is essential.
• Requires a strong leader with an ability to direct and motivate technical staff.
• Knowledge of Sony ELC and Evertz Mediator environments.
• Current, relevant experience with digital video compression/encoding techniques, ATSC /MPEG transmission, and Bitcentral Newsroom is a definite plus.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies: full power UHF and VHF transmitters and low power translators, microwave systems, encoding technologies, master control and production automation systems, wired and wireless networking technologies, server and file-based storage hardware.
• Strong follow-through, written communications, and interpersonal skills required.
• Light sitting, standing, bending, walking, stair climbing, driving, and lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. is also required.
• Must have a General Class FCC license and/or SBE certification.
• Varied and extended hours, weekends, holidays req.
• Local/national travel req.
• Proficiency w/ Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Successfully passing a pre-employment background check required.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills.