Director of Technology
Company: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Location: Rohnert Park
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Based in Sonoma County, Northern California Public Media
(NorCal) serves the San Francisco region through two public
television stations, KRCB and KPJK, and one public radio station,
KRCB FM. As one of the very few community-owned and operated media
entities serving the region, NorCal offers PBS, NPR and Independent
Public Broadcasting programming. NorCal is a place of creativity,
fresh ideas, and new voices, with a team of passionate individuals
fueled by our core mission to deliver honest and trusted
content.
-NorCal is currently seeking a Director of Technology to serve as
the Chief Engineer for Broadcast, overseeing IT and leading the
strategic mission of the engineering and IT departments. The ideal
candidate will be a strategic thinker and operational go-getter
with superb organization, strong project management, and impeccable
communication skills. The Director of Technology will help define
and implement organizational and technological strategies, and be
responsible for two television stations (one PBS and one
independent Public Media station) transmitting from Sutro Tower,
and an FM radio station with multiple transmitters in Sonoma
County, CA. The Director of Technology will play a critical
leadership role in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces
change and innovation. This is an exciting and challenging
multi-dimensional management position with many responsibilities.
This role reports to the CEO.Bilingual Spanish speakers are
encouraged to apply.Key Responsibilities:
--- Overall responsibility for all-day-to-day TV & FM broadcast
activities, including compliance with all regulatory and
governmental agencies (FCC, OSHA, etc.), station asset management,
transmission facilities, information technology systems, and remote
facilities
--- Work closely with station leadership to develop, maintain, and
execute NorCal's Technology and Engineering Plan. This includes
both short and long-term projects, support for new initiatives, and
maintenance/compliance schedules
--- Responsible for creating Engineering and IT expense budgets and
administering the technology component of the station's Capital
Budget
--- Supervise Engineering, IT and Master Control staff, including
training, FCC procedures and safety
--- Manage Emergency Alert System
--- Maintain the public file, complete all applicable FCC reports
and file them in a timely manner
--- Manage contractor/vendor/consultant relationships and
contracts
--- This position has ultimate responsibility for the TV technical
plant, FM Studios, transmitters, and must maintain a proactive role
in maintenance to prevent on-air failures. Must be able to respond
rapidly in case of outages (due to equipment failure, vendor
outage, weather, etc.)
--- Work in concert with the CEO, COO, Radio Station Manager,
Television Executive Producer, and Digital Media Manager to provide
the tools and systems which support TV and FM content development
and delivery across multiple platforms. Will also work
interdepartmentally to identify new technologies which will
increase efficiencies and enable new deliverables
--- Oversee the maintenance and repairs of the studios (FM & TV),
transmitters, telephone systems, and IT infrastructure
--- Provide systems (specification/implementation/maintenance) to
support NorCal's TV & FM Production efforts -
--- Manage local Engineering, IT, and certain building maintenance
efforts (includes managing all ancillary systems responsible for
supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking,
electrical, generators, and mechanical)
--- Manage the relationship and projects with our IT
MSPQualifications/Requirements:
--- Deep experience and training in broadcast engineering,
personnel management, compliance, and broadcast facility
management
--- The Director of Technology is responsible for the
organization's administrative IT infrastructure and must be
experienced with real-time and non-real-time digital video-audio
technology, broadcast automation, traffic systems, and digital
television delivery
--- Expert contemporary knowledge in Broadcast, IT, Digital, and
Automation Technologies, including Design,
Integration/Commissioning, Maintenance, and Project Management.
This includes TV & FM Broadcast systems (encoders, STLs,
transmitters), plus computer-based Video and Audio Production and
playout/storage systems
--- Responsible for compliance reporting for all the above,
including EAS systems
--- Interact and collaborate with management and staff at all
levels in a personable, professional manner
--- Strong prioritization, communication, analytical, design,
planning and management skills -
--- Provide timely updates on technology and engineering issues to
CEO/COO -
--- Five years minimum of Broadcast Engineering Management
experience, ideally including TV & FM studios, RF Systems, VoIP
telecom and digital mass-storage systems
--- Proven experience leading technical operations in a
local/regional broadcast organization. Able to effectively lead and
manage in a dynamic and challenging environment. Demonstrated
leadership and strategic decision making
--- A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration
and innovation. Ability to recognize and identify opportunities
(and/or challenges), so as to enable development of targeted
strategies to drive growth and performance improvements
--- Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic
planning
--- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical area or Business, or
equivalent experience managing Local Television Station Broadcast
Operations and Engineering staff
--- Able to be on-call after hours for emergencies or routine
maintenance as needed
--- Must possess a valid driver's license and current vehicle
insurance
--- Other duties as assigned by station managementPreferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong
attention to detail
--- Commitment to excellence, transparency, and high standards
--- Strong organizational skills: able to manage priorities and
meet deadlines
--- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within
constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
--- Knowledge of ProTrack Traffic, Crispin Automation, Broadstream
playout system, Harmonic encoders, Wide Orbit automation,
Wheatstone AoIP Infrastructure & control surfaces
--- Knowledge of Title 47, Part 73 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Federal Communication Commission License First Class,
General Radiotelephone, or Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
certification
--- Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related
field, BA/BS degree preferredWhat we offer: -
This is a full-time, exempt position, with a base salary of
$100-$110K. NorCal offers exceptional benefits - medical, dental,
vision, 403B, paid vacation, holidays, and floating holidays. How
to apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to
techdirector2022@norcalpublicmedia.org with the subject heading
"DOT- CPB." -This is an on-site role that requires the Director of
Technology to work at our Rohnert Park, California office. Proof of
vaccination must be presented before the start date.
-NorCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
diverse and inclusive workplace. NorCal does not discriminate on
the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status,
disability status, or other legally protected status.For more
information on NorCal visit us at www.norcalpublicmedia.org
-Send your cover letter and resume to
techdirector2022@norcalpublicmedia.org with the subject heading
"DOT- CPB." -
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