An immediate opportunity is available for a Senior Director, Engineering and Operations to direct all aspects of engineering and operational departments at top PBS station with long term future vision.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Manage all broadcast technical facilities/equipment, including Master Control, Central Ingest, Control Rooms, Studios, Edit Rooms, Field Equipment;
- Supervise technical and operations staff;
- Manage operating budget for division; Manage capital and grant-funded projects;
- Oversee/manage communications between production units and Media & Broadcast Operations;
- Oversee maintenance of broadcast/technical systems identifying updates when needed;
- Study new technologies, trends while seeking most cost effective utilization for the future;
- Implement cost effective workflows in technical, operational and post production areas;
- Manage and create vendor relationships; review and update disaster recovery procedures;
- Adapt to change in assignments while backing up Supervisor.
Qualified candidates must have at least ten (10) years engineering/technology experience in broadcast operations. In addition, qualified candidates must have at least six years experience at the management level, including experience in 24/7 digital facility, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Candidates with experience in the following areas are preferred: experience setting up new broadcast systems; experience managing guild contracts and personnel; experience interacting with senior management staff; experience making technology presentations to staff; experience with documentary and performance program workflow processes; BS in Engineering or equivalent experience; Management degree or equivalent experience.
To apply, candidates should submit resume, cover letter and salary history via email, mail or fax. Email responses should list the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. Please do not send links to online resumes.
WNET
Recruiting Manager
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Fax: 212-560-1350
E-mail: jobs@wnet.org
Qualified candidates only; no phone calls please. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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