Broadcast Operations & Engineering Manager

Overview

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KCBS2 / KCAL9, the largest duopoly and part of the CBS-owned and operated stations in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to become part of the Engineering and Operations team. The selected candidate will collaborate with the Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering in the planning and design of the broadcast and studio systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in capital planning and department expense budget.
• Supervise the engineering maintenance staff and coordinate training for engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures, and techniques.
• Manage Engineering staff schedules who are members of the IBEW or IATSE unions.
• Ensure daily maintenance issues are being resolved in a timely manner, staff development opportunities are being applied, and projects are being completed on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate any maintenance windows that could impact KCBS / KCAL, CBS West Coast Network Operations, CBS West Coast News Bureau, Newspath, CBS Program Practices, among other divisions.
• Coordinate with the Director of IT & Broadcast Technology integrating or updating equipment that requires network connectivity.
• Oversee the purchasing of equipment and the coordination of the stations' technological planning and development.
• Manage relationships with vendors, and local distribution partners.
• Process invoices according to NET terms.
• Work directly with the News Department to plan and implement special production and event coverage as necessary.
• Along with the Production manager, resolve the source of all on-air technical problems or mistakes and take any necessary action to prevent such mistakes from reoccurring.
• Ensure compliance with FCC, OSHA, EPA, and local laws, and performs other duties as assigned.

Proficiencies

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Company and Compliance Information

CBS News and Stations brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's top news programs and services across multiple platforms. CBS News and Stations is committed to providing high-quality journalism and services across its media footprint.

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Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range : $140,000.00 - 150,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability / vet.

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