Emmis
Communications (NASDAQ: EMMS) is a diversified media corporation with
award-winning radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and magazine
publishing operations in markets across the country. As well-known for its
creative culture as for its operations, Emmis employs people who are
aggressive, knowledgeable and deeply committed to the communities in which we
operate. Because employees are the key to our success, Emmis offers strong
benefits and incentives, including health, vision, dental and life insurance,
profit sharing, discount stock purchase plans and a 401(k) contribution plan.
For more information about Emmis and the markets in which we operate, see our
website at www.emmis.com.
EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Come be a part
of the rebuilding of a great station and a great
American
City
.
WVUE-TV FOX 8 “Your Weather Authority “
is located in New Orleans, LA has an opening for a Chief Engineer to
oversee all
technical operations for WVUE-TV station ensuring FCC compliance and managing
activities of engineering department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Oversees and assigns the daily work activities of engineers and master control
operators.
Responsible for scheduling engineers and master control operators and
maintaining on-call list.
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Interviews and hires engineering and master control staff.
Conducts employee performance reviews, trains team members and addresses
employee relations matters.
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Maintains quality and consistency of on-air signal and operational equipment
and oversees transmitter sights.
Troubleshoots on-air malfunctions as required.
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Oversees all installations and construction related to the technical operation
of the station using industry-accepted project management methodology.
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Implements and maintains FCC operational requirements, keeping abreast of FCC
and other applicable state, county and local laws that relate to operational
compliance.
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Prepares annual capital and expense budgets for engineering department.
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Provides quality customer service to internal departments and external
customers.
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Keeps current on technological advances within the broadcast industry.
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Negotiates equipment purchases and technical service contracts.
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Manages equipment and repair parts inventory.
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Collaborates and communicates with other Emmis Chief Engineers, staff at Emmis
corporate headquarters, local cable companies and the communities served by
the station.
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Acts as security and safety coordinator to ensure safe and secure working
conditions.
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Oversees maintenance of all computer equipment, computer networks, phone
systems and building maintenances/repairs.
Requirements:
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Supervisory /management experience preferred.
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Two or four-year college degree required- preferably in engineering or
equivalent technical training and experience.
Five to ten years experience in a broadcast engineering maintenance field.
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Ability to read analyze, and interpret technical procedures, equipment
operating instructions, and FCC regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to comprehend and apply principles of mathematics when using a variety
of tools and/or test equipment.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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Must have extensive knowledge of HD/digital/analog studio equipment,
HD/digital/analog transmission equipment, ENG, EFP and remote broadcast
equipment.
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Ability to multi-task and work long hours.
Ability to respond in a timely “on-call” capacity.
·
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain solid driving record.
FCC General
License or SBE certification preferred
No phone calls please.
Apply on line or send
resume to:
Vanessa Oubre
, VP/General Manager
WVUE-TV FOX 8
1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy
New Orleans
,
LA
700125