Director of Engineering, WTXL

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Director of Engineering. This is your opportunity to lead the technology that keeps a local television station connected, innovative, and ready to serve its community every day. You’ll guide the station’s technical operations, lead engineering initiatives, and collaborate across teams to keep critical systems performing at their best. Bring your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset to a role where what you do behind the scenes makes an impact on everything we deliver to our audiences.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Model and lead a culture of empathy, customer service and leadership.
• Lead the research, design, installation and repair of all television, digital, OTT, Internet Systems, high power RF systems, production environments and all associated equipment using current platforms and protocols. 
• Manage building facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation and security systems.
• Partner with the news department to develop, build and support content workflow and support systems including integration and problem-solving software, hardware, networking and infrastructure while facilitating a collaborative environment between newsroom and production control staff.
• Motivate and manage a staff of professional and technical engineers, operators and IT technicians. Develop and grow staff in technology and Scripps culture to meet the on-going and future technological needs of the station and evaluate staff growth opportunities and assessments.
• Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and maintain the spectrum and broadband usage of the facility.
• Manage projects.
• Plan, design and document current and future broadcast and digital systems.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine current and future studio and transmission and workflow needs.
• Prepare and track capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets.
• Use company purchasing management system to purchase and track assets and services as well as replacement cycles.
• Evaluate equipment solutions.
• Keep the station compliant with the FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred
• Network, SBE and/or Project Management certification preferred

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• “Customer service first” mindset, ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning abilities
• Excellent managerial skills in working with management, users, staff, peers and vendors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate technical matters to non-technical users
• Ability to relate business matters to technical staff
• Team player
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Strong project management skills
• Can manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines smoothly
• Knowledge of FCC rules
• Understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical and information systems
• Keen interest in emerging broadcast related technologies and how they might be utilized in our business environment
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “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 an undue hardship for the company.