Chief, Television Engineer & Technology - Milwaukee PBS

Under the direction of the Vice President and General Manager, Milwaukee PBS. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) directs the strategic design, implementation, acquisition, management, and maintenance of the station's technology infrastructure. Provides strategic and tactical leadership for media technology to encompass information, broadcast, and digital distribution, engineering, and infrastructure services. The CTO will oversee the development and management of digital products, mobile applications and emerging platforms. The CTO is a key member of the senior leadership team. Oversees day-to-day technical operations while also engaging in long-term planning to meet future needs of a changing industry.

• Television Engineering Staff Oversight: Delegates assignments to all television engineering, production and operations staff. Coordinates work schedules including scheduling, approval of leave and pay authorization. Evaluates personnel levels in accordance with budgetary requirements.
• Television Operations Direction: Reviews, revises and documents established procedures and develops new operational systems as needed. Investigates and provides recommendations for the solution of engineering and operations systems problems. Supervises engineering systems design and broadcast equipment evaluations. Directs engineers, technicians, and other staff in the maintenance and installation of MPBS equipment and technical systems.
• Budget and Purchasing Management: Creates and manages the station's capital budget and engineering operations budget. Gathers information and recommendations from the engineering teams and other stakeholders, obtains quotes, and writes proposals and bid specification documents for the purchase of television equipment. Maintains support contracts for all critical systems and purchases supplies and other required equipment for technical operations. Tracks all purchases and approves invoices.
• Stakeholder Relationship Optimization: Manages and acts as liaison to MATC Construction Services' department for remodeling projects and improvements to the station's technical facilities. Coordinates and collaborates with Television and Video Production and eProduction programs for equipment purchases and technical advice. Acts as liaison to satellite and cable providers including Spectrum Cable, Dish Network, DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, etc. to resolve local engineering issues.
• FCC and Regulations Enforcement: Enforces and manages FCC rules and regulations relevant to transmission engineering and Emergency Alert System (EAS). Acts as FCC Chief Operator. Maintains continuance of station licenses, renews required licenses, maintains contacts with regulatory agencies, and provides guidance on required technical and regulatory procedures. Assists in preparation and filing of required FCC/CPB/PBS reports.
• Broadcast Oversight: Oversees scheduling of station facilities for both internal and external clients. Manages C-Band and Ku-Band television satellite uplink transmission facilities. Collaborates with station administration to develop current and future television broadcast and ATSC 3.0 transmission strategies.
• End User Support and Education: Uses current knowledge of VHF/UHF television reception to assist station viewers with reception issues. Supports public education of technical changes to local broadcasting and digital technology advances at the station and in the market.
• Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages high performing team highly skilled and motivated staff focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services, and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Television Broadcasting and/or Engineering or related field and (7) seven years of experience with a minimum of (3) three years in a supervisory role at a major market television station.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master's degree with an emphasis in Television Broadcasting and/or Engineering or related field and (4) four years of experience with a minimum of (2) two years in a supervisory role at a major market television station.

Required Licensure/Certification: FCC General Radiotelephone License or SBE Certification.

Preferred Licensure/Certification: FCC General Radiotelephone License or SBE Certification.

• Knowledge of broadcast television transmission, IT and systems design.
• Knowledge of FCC broadcast engineering rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of C-Band and Ku-Band satellite uplink engineering.
• Knowledge of TV broadcast operations and business practices.
• Knowledge of TV engineering studio, construction, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of TV engineering studio, construction, and maintenance.
• Skilled engineering supervision experience at a television station.
• Ability to translate highly technical television engineering information for non-engineers.
• Ability to utilize specialized RF electronic test equipment for TV and satellite transmission.
• Ability to work accurately, problem solve engineering related issues, and plan for current and future engineering changes and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, prioritize required tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, representatives from the media, outside governmental and community agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to research and analyze data, methods, issues and/or strategies and strategy recommendations for the formulation of policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain policies, procedures and written and oral instructions to administration, faculty, staff, students and the general public.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Business insight
• Decision quality
• Resourcefulness
• Plans and aligns
• Drives results
• Manages conflict
• Develops talent
• Builds effective teams
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

Start Date:
This position reports to the Vice President/General Manager of MPBS and is available immediately.

Hours:
This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
Salary:
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials:
Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews:
Selected candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position within a few weeks after position closes.

EEO
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.