Broadcast Manager

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Position Title: Broadcast Manager Department: Technology Reports to: Chief Technology Director ideasteam, Northeast Ohio’s innovative multiple media organization, has an exciting opportunity for a Broadcast Manager. ideastream owns and operates one public TV and two public radio stations, and jointly owns and operates a broadcast tower. Located in Playhouse Square, Cleveland’s vibrant theatre district, this organization is situated in a diverse, stimulating, and creative area. Cleveland is on the rise and has a small town feel with big city amenities and culture. Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced broadcast engineering manager who will have primary accountability for managing WVIZ/PBS, WCPN, and WCLV ideastream engineering process and related distribution and receive systems in support of broadcast, production, operation and maintenance, and design of new or emerging technical systems. Essential duties and responsibilities: Direct and manage staff: select, hire, train, coach, counsel and assure performance and morale Responsible for Master Control and broadcast chain; planning, integration, maintenance, and operation. Acts as designated Chief Operator for WVIZ/PBS, WCPN and WCLV. Assure ideastream compliance with applicable Federal Communications Commission. Identify and make recommendations for organization’s short and long term broadcast engineering needs. Prepare and administer approved annual engineering capital and operating budgets including bidding and purchasing for the broadcast chains according to approved guidelines. Represent ideastream to and participate in professional technical organizations. Establish and implements department goals annually to meet organization’s strategic objectives. Assure that Capital Inventory is accurately maintained. Prepare federal and state grant applications for capital funds related to technical equipment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge/skills/aptitudes: In-depth knowledge of technologies of television, radio, audio, broadcast automation, computers and power distribution. In-depth knowledge of video over IP attributes and processes In-depth knowledge of A/V routing and transcoding Knowledge of general FCC rules and regulations Demonstrated technical knowledge and competencies. Leadership and supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to integrate a variety of activities. General management skills in budgeting, planning, and personnel supervision. Experience: Seasoned level of experience in broadcast engineering management Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; or ten years broadcast engineering experience and supervision. Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment: Ability to see, communicate, hear and utilize electronic communication devices. Physical ability to walk, climb on ladders, lift up to 50 pounds of weight. Able and willing to work in a 24/7 broadcasting environment and be on-call for emergencies.

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