CENTRAL ALABAMA TELEVISION STATION seeks Broadcast Engineer / IT Manager. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of increasingly responsible duties in the area of television broadcast engineering and a desire to excel.

Responsibilities:

•Operate and maintain the technical facility in a cost effective manner and in compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
•Provide management level support in technical operations related to television broadcasting.
•Ascertain need and implement installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment.
•Complete projects by coordinating resources and timetables.

Knowledge / Skills:

•Working knowledge of television broadcast technical operations and equipment including audio, video, server based record and play systems (hardware and software), switching, storage systems, networking, routers, encoders, decoders, automation, microwave, fiber, satellite, RF principles, broadcast transmission equipment, and security.
•Three to five years television broadcast experience is required.
•College or technical school graduate is preferred; SBE certification a plus.
•Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve computer and technical problems at the component and system level.
•Ability to communicate clearly and easily with management, users, and vendors with varying levels of technical expertise regarding technical developments, issues and station operating needs.

This station is an Equal Opportunity Employer and non-smoking facility. Position is full time and available immediately.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Alabama Broadcasters Association
Attn: Sharon Tinsley
2180 Parkway Lake Drive
Hoover, Alabama 35244
Or email to stinsley@al-ba.com

(11-07-14)