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Job Opportunity: Chief Engineer:KSMQ Public MediaJob description: Chief Engineer Listing description Chief Engineer KSMQ Public Television is a non-profit broadcaster that provides essential media content and other services to over 700,000 residents in 22 counties in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa and We are pursuing a Chief Engineer! Help us grow and we will help you grow! function Overview: The Chief Engineer at KSMQ, will work with the Station Manager in superviseing the technical operations for television broadcasting, digital media and streaming ensuring optimal functionality and innovation across multiple platforms. The function of a Chief Engineer is hands on, multifaceted and crucial for ensuring the smooth technical operations of the station's equipment and systems. The function involves superviseing RF transmission, broadcast technology, digital media, and streaming services to maintain cutting-edge capabilities. The Chief Engineer plays a pivotal function in maintaining technical integrity, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovation to enhance capabilities. The Chief Engineer needs skills in managing both traditional and digital broadcasting landscapes plays a critical function in maintaining the technical integrity and efficiency of a station's operations, ensuring seamless content delivery across multiple platforms. Key Job responsibilities: • This is a hands-on function, responsible for technical aspects of the station, including broadcast equipment, RF transmission systems, studio infrastructure, and streaming services. capability to manage, triage and fix technical issues across all systems (traditional and new) ranging from RF, over the air transmission, IP & terrestrial networks, studio production, towers and antennas, servers, digital and streaming infrastructure, automation systems, etc. Manage Emergency Alert System. • 24/7 Monitoring and Response: Must be able to respond rapidly in case of outages (due to equipment failure,vendor outage, weather, etc.) to ensure systems are operational. • Responsible for TV broadcast activities, including compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies (FCC, OSHA, etc.), station asset management, transmission facilities, information technology systems. Ensuring the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of broadcasting and digital equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. This includes transmitters, antennas, consoles, streaming and digital servers, Information technology systems networks and related hardware etc. • RF Transmission Management: supervise the design, installation, and maintenance of RF transmission systems,ensuring relicapability, compliance, and optimal performance of broadcast signals. • skills in managing RF transmission systems, including transmitters, towers,antennas, and signal propagation, to ensure optimal coverage and signal quality. • Lead the management of streaming services and platforms, optimizing streaming quality, relicapability, and user practice. • Stay updated with emerging technologies in RF, broadcasting, digital mediaand streaming, assessing their potential impact and leading the integration of new technologies.Improve broadcasting capabilities, enhance quality, and optimize workflows. This mightinvolve evaluating new equipment or software for potential integration. • Managing project budgets, superviseing equipment procurement, and optimizingresource allocation to meet operational needs while staying within budgetary constraints. • Develop and implement contingency plans and protocols to ensure uninterruptedbroadcasting and streaming services during emergency situations such as power outages, technical failures etc. • Resolving technical issues promptly as they arise, conductingtroubleshooting, and implementing preventive measures to minimize downtime. • Working closely with other departments, such as programming, production,and content creation teams, to ensure technical support aligns with their needs and objectives. • Innovation and Industry consciousness: Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends inbroadcasting, evaluating their potential impact on operations, and making informed recommendations fortechnological advancements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • A deep knowledge of broadcast systems, including digital media workflows, audio/videocodecs, streaming protocols, and traditional broadcast technologies for TV. Knowledge in Broadcast, IT, Digital, and Automation Technologies, including Design, Integration/Commissioning, Maintenance, and Project Management. This includes TV Broadcast systems (encoders, STLs, transmitters), plus, computer-located Video and Audio Production and playout/storage systems. Responsible for compliancereporting on all the above, including EAS systems. • skills in managing RF transmission systems, including transmitters, towers, antennas, and signal propagation, to ensure optimal coverage and signal quality. • Proficiency in handling and maintaining broadcast equipment such as cameras,audio consoles, switchers, encoders, and decoders used in both digital and traditional broadcasting. • practice in managing digital assets, content distribution platforms, streamingservices, and digital media workflows, ensuring efficient content delivery across various platforms. • Strong knowledge of FCC regulations and industry standards governing TV broadcasting, ensuring adherence to legal and technical guidelines. • Ensure compliance with FCC or other significant regulatory standards for RF transmission broadcasting, digital media and streaming services, including licensing and adherence to technical specifications. This also involves maintaining licenses, adhering to technical guidelines, and managing frequency allocations. Maintain the public file, complete all applicable FCC reports, and file them in a timely manner. • Skilled in diagnosing and resolving technical issues promptly, conducting routinemaintenance, and implementing preventive measures to minimize downtime. • Able to manage the technical infrastructure for television broadcasting, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with regulatory standards. • capability to plan and execute broadcast projects, including equipment upgrades, technologyintegrations, and system enhancements, while managing timelines and resources effectively. • Knowledge and practice in developing and implementing contingency plans for emergencies, ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting during technical failures or critical situations. • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functionalteams, including content creators, production staff, and other technical teams, to support broadcasting needs. • Capacity to adapt to evolving technologies, assess their potential impact onbroadcasting, and leverage innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and broadcasting capabilities. • Strong analytical abilities to identify technical issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions to optimize broadcasting systems and workflows. high performance and technical proficiency among staff. Qualifications and practice • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Broadcast Engineering, or related field or a combination of technical education and work practice • practice and in-depth knowledge in broadcast engineering with a strongbackground in RF transmission, digital media and streaming technology. • Strong leadership abilities. Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management abilities. • Familiarity with FCC regulations and compliance standards in RF, broadcasting, and streaming. • Able to be on-call after hours for emergencies or routine maintenance as needed. Organization: KSMQ Public Media Job Job location: Austin, MN United States Job Job Category: Engineering/Operation/Technical Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to E-Mail: jobs@ksmq.org. No Phone Calls Please. Position is open until filled. KSMQ Public Television offers a Competitive income (commensurate with practice) and a full benefits package including health, dental and vision, STD/LTD, Life Ins coverage, Simple IRA savings plan with match, paid vacation and a great work environment. KSMQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minimum income: $60,000.00 Maximum income: $70,000.00 Website: Chief Engineer Email address: E-Mail: jobs@ksmq.org Job Field: Television
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