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KOCO 5 · 5 hours ago

Assistant Chief Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KOCO TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, OK, has an opening for an Assistant Chief Engineer. The role involves supervising broadcast operations, managing technical staff, and ensuring quality control of on-air products in a live broadcast environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Engineer with the supervision of the daily operation of the station

Directly manage and oversee broadcast operations staff and maintenance technicians, which include Master Control Operators, Studio Production Operators and other technical staff

Effectively manage and motivate the department personnel to attain maximum focus to ensure smooth and efficient operations to produce the highest level of quality to the viewer

Deploy and train personnel in new and existing equipment/technology/procedures including the station’s broadcast automation system, live newscast production, and digital workflows

Maintain transmitters, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution, encoders, and routing systems

Exhibit a good working knowledge of television maintenance and IT systems, as well as FCC requirements and licensing

Document and maintain engineering and operational policies and procedures

Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and follow through until successful resolution

Requires excellent judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under pressure or during emergency situations

In-person attendance is required, as well as availability to work weekends and be on call after hours

Qualification

Television Broadcast OperationsLeadership ExperienceBudgetingSBE CertificationAutoCAD ProficiencyOperational Knowledge of SNG/ENG/CNGElectronic Equipment OperationComputer LiteracyAttention to Detail