CBS News and Stations ยท 2 weeks ago
Broadcast Operations & Engineering Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expCBS News and Stations is a leading news organization seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Engineering and Operations team. The role involves collaborating on the planning and design of broadcast and studio systems while managing engineering staff and ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Assist the Director in capital planning and department expense budget
Supervise the engineering maintenance staff and coordinate training for engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures, and techniques
Manage Engineering staff schedules who are members of the IBEW or IATSE unions
Ensure daily maintenance issues are being resolved in a timely manner, staff development opportunities are being applied, and projects are being completed on schedule and within budget
Coordinate any maintenance windows that could impact KCBS/KCAL, CBS West Coast Network Operations, CBS West Coast News Bureau, Newspath, CBS Program Practices, among other divisions
Coordinate with the Director of IT & Broadcast Technology integrating or updating equipment that requires network connectivity
Oversee the purchasing of equipment and the coordination of the stations' technological planning and development
Manage relationships with vendors, and local distribution partners
Process invoices according to NET terms
Work directly with the News Department to plan and implement special production and event coverage as necessary
Along with the Production manager, resolve the source of all on-air technical problems or mistakes and take any necessary action to prevent such mistakes from reoccurring
Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, EPA, and local laws, and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a television broadcast manager, or equivalent
College degree in Engineering or IT related field, or SBE Certification, preferred
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and in emergency situations, as we are a 24/7 news operation
Understanding of RF, ATSC 1.0 & 3.0 signals, MPEG2, AVC, HEVC, DOLBY AC-3 & AC-4, CALM ACT, EAS, CAP
Knowledge and experience working with but not limited to SONY automation, switchers, and cameras, media servers, Grass Valley non-linear editing systems, Telestream transcoding products, Chyron graphics systems, Evertz routers, RTS intercoms, and Harmonic encoders
Knowledge of and understanding of FCC rules and regulations
Familiarity with IP interface networking, active directory, and software
Ability to lead and motivate a team
A sound engineering foundation and the ability to solve and repair complex television broadcast systems
Strong technical background in video transmission and transmitters, newsroom systems, ingest, wireless and cellular bonded technologies, automation systems, microwave, master control, satellite, streaming, control room, studio, and field operations, and IP technology
Expertise and background in RF transmission and technology
Understanding of MEP systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems
Candidate must be a self-starter and highly organized
Strong project execution and coordination skills
Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to successfully actively communicate and work with other members of the engineering staff, station employees, management, and outside vendors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
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