Director of Broadcast Engineering at Kforce Inc.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
About the Job
- Create, manage, and implement broadcast engineering projects for the Florida facility (may be called on to provide similar support for engineering projects in NY and DC facilities)
- The Director of Broadcast Engineering will coordinate and plan the execution of software updates on equipment
- Coordinate and plan the execution of regular maintenance on equipment
- Serve as liaison between the FL facility and VP of Broadcast Engineering serving as a proxy
- Propose, plan, and execute the design, test, and integration of new equipment
- Establish policies and maintain documentation
- Lead in assessing improvements and creating projects through coordination with Operations and Production
- Make recommendations to senior management on new policies and procedures related to broadcast engineering
- Implement and enforce standard operating procedures for technical staff
- Optimize resource allocation to achieve cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate with Networking and IT on service requests as requested
- Monitor HVAC, Power, and overall facility health, alert vendors of critical issues, coordinate corrective activities
- The Director of Broadcast Engineering will coordinate engineering scheduling with Operation Manager to ensure coverage
- Create and maintain trouble reporting and documenting policies and procedures
- Maintain facility compliance with standard Broadcasting Practices and standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
- Eight or more years of Broadcasting experience in a Live news operation or equivalent -event- driven environment
- Proven knowledge of Broadcasting Audio and Video standards
- Proven knowledge of A/V and networking signal flow
- Proven knowledge in Networking and IT skills as it pertains to Broadcasting
- Proven knowledge in streaming content and related protocols and formats, such as: TCP, UDP, MPEG TS, SRT, Zixi, IGMP/PIM, Layer 2/3, Subnetting, VLANs, OTT, cloud-based Master Control
- Experience with Dante, SDI, NDI, Networking, ENPS and On Cue Prompters
- Familiarity with Multimedia file formats and CODEC's
- Strong leadership qualities required
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain composure during high stress situations
- Familiarity in NAS/SAN architecture plus
- Familiarity with Digital Intercom systems from RTS/Clearcom a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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