Director of Television Engineering and Technical Operations

KLCS TV is a PBS network member licensed to the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest school district in the country. KLCS supports the educational initiatives of the school district and local community. It serves the Los Angeles community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational media programming. 

The Director of Television Engineering and Technical Operations is responsible for managing the engineering department and technical operations of KLCS television. 

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

* Experience in broadcasting, television station administration and budgetary planning and control.

* Experience with applications of electronics in production and transmission of live, and recorded, program material over a television broadcasting facility, and streaming media.

* Excellent analytical ability in determining the technical merit and cost effectiveness of computerized systems and related software packages used in TV programming and broadcasting.

* Problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and creativity needed to achieve goals under tight budgetary conditions.

* Experience with automation systems, design, troubleshooting and operation, and encoders for broadcast as well as contribution.

* Experience with UHD format, all current file formats for media, Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software, design, and maintenance of NLE systems.

* Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage the performance of technical staff.

* Expert knowledge of state-of-the-art technological advancements in equipment, systems, and software, General Public Broadcasting System operations, FCC regulations regarding digital broadcasting and related records, reports, and procedures

* Knowledge of and design of network equipment including, but not limited to, network topology, switches, routing and cabling requirements and functions.

* Knowledge of multi-track audio recording and broadcasting including EAS, SAP and Descriptive Audio.

* Exceptional customer services in a fast-paced environment that may require reprioritizing of deliverables.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact and build rapport with stakeholders, customers, and staff. 

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in radio/television broadcasting, electronic/electrical engineering, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

Four years of management experience in a television production and/or broadcast facility, including responsibility for projects relating to technical operations and equipment.

OR

Six years of supervisory experience in a television production and/or broadcast facility, including responsibility for personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of television broadcasting equipment.