IT job description.
WLFI-TV -West Lafayette, IN

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, budgeting, purchasing, hiring, scheduling, and training of personnel to support and maintain the IT infrastructure, facilities and quality control monitoring. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee the day to day maintenance, repair, project planning, design, installation, and administrative functions of the department. • Direct the development of strategic plans to organize the department to meet its service responsibilities and operate efficiently while undergoing rapid change due to the adoption of newer IT based technologies, the launch of new services, and the construction of new facilities. • Maintain and ensure all documentation is up to date including but not limited to system diagrams (IT and technical facilities), schematics, technical specification documents and standards and training manuals. • Facilitate the development and implementation of job responsibilities and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of departmental response to changing customer and industry standards. Oversee implementation of those plans. • Establish and maintain realistic budgets (capital & operating). Approve and monitor the purchases of equipment and services. Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Innovative and imaginative approach to content security, storage, and distribution. • Computer engineering skills. • Knowledge of data storage equipment and schemes. • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. • Time management skills. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Minimum (4) four years experience in Project, Program, or Process Management. Experience managing complex IT projects. Knowledge of latest computer systems (hardware/software & operating systems), network design, and administration. Training/Equipment: Broadcast equipment. Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology. Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Position may require work on weekends and holidays. NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ********* REVISED: 04/29/2014

(03-05-15)