TelevisaUnivision · 1 week ago
Assistant Director, Technology
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expTelevisaUnivision is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on Assistant Director of Technology. The role involves maintaining telecommunications equipment, computers, and networking systems while ensuring compliance with FCC technical requirements and supporting the engineering team in a local media market.
Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocial Media Marketing
Responsibilities
Maintains and develops preventive maintenance routines for TV/Radio Studio, Production, News Gathering, Compression, and Transmission Systems
Supports DOT with supervision of engineering staff
Performs necessary measurements of Broadcast Equipment per established industry best practices to ensure FCC compliance and reliability
Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems
Basic MEP troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems
Works with Radio programing, TV news and Operations departments to address critical equipment and operational needs
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, OSHA, and federal, laws
Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the stations’ capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements
Help Develop strategies and scenarios for the digital broadcasting evolution within our facilities
In concert with the DOT, research emerging technologies and develops plans articulating new service opportunities for the stations
Provides input to the DOT working as a team regarding needs of the Engineering department, maintenance priorities, project planning, and the overall station capital and operating expenditure requirements of the TV and Radio Stations
Qualification
Required
Ability to troubleshoot and repair high-power FM and TV transmitting facilities
Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations
Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, radio, and television automation, etc.)
Working knowledge of computer networking technology
Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level
Must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of critical MEP systems and their maintenance requirements
Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics
BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience
Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries
Seven (7) years Television and/or Radio Broadcast Engineering leadership role experience managing 24x7x365 Engineering Teams with a proven record of success in broadcast facility management
Excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills
Extensive knowledge of studio, computers, production systems, and all standard accepted engineering principles and practices are required
May require lifting or moving up to 50 lbs
May require climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g., rooftops)
Requires good manual dexterity for soldering, use of hand tools and working on small components
Able to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to be on-call to respond to transmission systems failures at remote transmitting locations
Preferred
Familiarity with RCS, Avid, and Ross Overdrive software/hardware products a plus
Spanish a plus
FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired
Benefits
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and employee support programs
401K
Various life and insurance plans
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Company
TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision is a Mexican-American media company which owns the American Spanish language broadcast network Univision.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.74BKey Investors
SOFTBANK Latin America Ventures
2024-01-18Debt Financing· $240.7M
2023-07-24Debt Financing· $500M
2021-04-13Series C· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Alegre
Chief Executive Officer
Wade Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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