Assistant Director, Technology

TelevisaUnivision Local Media in Phoenix Arizona is seeking an Assistant Director of Technology to participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of TV and Radio studio/transmitter equipment, ensuring competitive signals and FCC compliance. The role involves supporting the Director of Technology, maintaining telecommunications equipment, computer networks, and integrating platforms for online content, while also contributing to long-term planning and growth strategies for the stations.

Must Have

• Maintain and develop preventive maintenance routines for TV/Radio Studio, Production, News Gathering, Compression, and Transmission Systems
• Support DOT with supervision of engineering staff
• Perform necessary measurements of Broadcast Equipment per established industry best practices to ensure FCC compliance and reliability
• Provide maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems
• Basic MEP troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems
• Work with Radio programing, TV news and Operations departments to address critical equipment and operational needs
• Ensure station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, OSHA, and federal laws
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and on short notice if needed
• 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
• Excellent communication and 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
• Extensive knowledge of studio, computers, production systems, and all standard accepted engineering principles and practices

Good to Have

• Familiarity with RCS, Avid, and Ross Overdrive software/hardware products
• Spanish language skills
• FCC General Class License
• SBE Certifications
• Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA)
• VMWare certification

Perks & Benefits

• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• Various life and insurance plans
• Comprehensive health benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage options

TelevisaUnivision Local Media in Phoenix Arizona is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on Assistant Director of Technology. The Assistant Director of Technology participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of TV and Radio studio/transmitter equipment to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the TelevisaUnivision Engineering team supporting Local Media market, maintaining telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content.

YOUR DAY-to-DAY

• 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.
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and on short notice if needed.

PLANNING, GROWTH, & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES;

• 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.

YOU HAVE

• 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.
• Familiarity with RCS, Avid, and Ross Overdrive software/hardware products a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.
• Spanish a plus.
• 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.

Education and Licensing Requirements

• 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.
• FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.