chief engineer - Williston, United States - RPMGlobal

Description

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+

stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms.

We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One.

Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple, to be the most trusted media source in the African American community.

At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion.

We are our employees' biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and

retain

the brightest stars in the business.
Coordinates radio station(s) activities

relating to

acquisition, installation, maintenance, or modification of studio broadcasting equipment and transmitter site infrastructure

in accordance with

FCC compliance.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects, repairs, and

maintains

all broadcasting and radio station equipment including transmitters, satellite uplinks/downlinks,

computers

, antennas, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephones, and related equipment.
Evaluates studio needs for broadcasting equipment and makes

recommendations

for improvements in technical performance of station equipment.
Establishes procedures for operation and maintenance of studio, remote control, and all transmission equipment.
Directs and performs testing and maintenance of studio, remote, and broadcasting equipment to ensure operational performance meets industry standards and rules and regulations of

Federal

Communications Commission.
Develops modification plans for existing broadcasting equipment to improve technical performance and overall quality air sound of stations.
Directs modification and testing of equipment

t

ensure operational performance meets specified standards.
Prepares repair and maintenance schedules for studio, remote, and transmitter site broadcasting equipment to improve

the

reliability of broadcasts.
Provides computer hardware/network support.
Recommends annual budget for station(s) engineering department and controls expenditures within budget limitations.
Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department

.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities

in accordance with

the organization's policies and applicable laws

.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully,

and

individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to define problems, collect data,

establish

facts, and draw valid conclusions

.

Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete

variables.
Excellent mix of computer knowledge both digital and analog electronics

.

Knowledge of UHF and VHF transmitters and receivers,

antennas

and other broadcast equipment

.

Ability to multi-task and work long hours

.

Ability to respond in

a timely

"on-call"

capacity

.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

and

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee

is regularly required to

use hands to finger

handle or

feel

.

The employee

frequently

is required to

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

.

The employee

is occasionally required to

stand, walk, and sit

.

The employee must

frequently

lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and

appropriate vision

needed to drive as

required

with a valid driver's license.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

frequently

exposed to

risk

of electrical shock

.

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of non-ionizing radiation

.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Complies with

Network and Urban One's mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and direct a team to include but not limited to:

Provide regular constructive feedback
Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy

in a timely manner
Provide ongoing guidance and support for growth and development
Deploy effective coaching skills
Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws
Ability to effectively administer performance reviews, and corrective action plans as

appropriate

.
Ensure team (s) attend mandatory department and/or mandatory company training (s) as

required

.

Submit to a criminal background check
Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

:

Associate's

degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
FCC General class license or SBE Senior certification, valid driver's

license

and

state-mandated

auto insurance.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position

.

Employee

will

be required

to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The company

reserves

to

modify

duties and this job description without advance notice

.

This position is

at-will

unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

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