Director of Technology - Washington, United States - Univision Communications Inc

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

The Engineering department at TelevisaUnivision Washington DC is looking for a Director of Technology to join our diverse and energetic team

The Director of Technology will supervise and execute the installation, maintain and repair TV studio/transmitter equipment to maintain signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities also include maintenance of telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content. The Director of Technology will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and Sales.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Univision Engineering team supporting a leading local market News operation.

The candidate will have many opportunities to learn and work on systems such as Ross Overdrive production systems and switchers and SSL audio consoles, related terminal gear and graphics equipment.

YOUR DAY-DAY

Supports and maintains a top market news production operation.

Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.

Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed.

Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment.

Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws.

Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance.

Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc.

Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems.

Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems.

Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed

Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting.

Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the stations capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements.

Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance.

YOU HAVE

Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience.

Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries.

FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired.

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems along with in-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies.

Experience supporting Live Television Production activities.

A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.

Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation.

A valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations

Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite)

Working knowledge of computer networking technology.

Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.

Familiarity with Ross, SSL, VizRT and Weather Company software/hardware products a plus.

Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner.

Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Knowledge of generators and UPS systems.

Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics.

Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes.

Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Ability to lift up to (50) lbs. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About TelevisaUnivision

As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Companys media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMs in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisin and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The companys prominent digital assets include , Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

Como la compaa lder de contenidos y medios en espaol en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio ms grande y capacidad de produccin lder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisin digital y lineal, as como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compaa incluye las cadenas de transmisin lderes Univision y UniMs en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en Mxico. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisin de paga en espaol, incluidos Galavisin y TUDN, el canal de deportes en espaol nmero 1 en Estados Unidos y en Mxico. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en espaol ms atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posicin como la Casa del Ftbol. TelevisaUnivision tambin posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisin en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisin en Mxico con 222 estaciones de televisin asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una slida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisin digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan ms de 50,000 horas de programacin original en espaol de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales ms relevantes de la empresa incluyen , Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categora. Para obtener ms informacin, visite