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Chief Engineer (St. Petersburg, FL) TV

Nov 8, 2004 12:00 PM

PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS
Employment Opportunity Notice

DATE: November 5, 2004

LOCATION: Corporate – St. Petersburg, FL

TITLE: Chief Engineer

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage the planning, design, installation and repair of all television systems and equipment.

• Motivate and manage a staff of professional maintenance engineers and master control operators as necessary.

• Coordinate projects; manage the scheduling of personnel; and plan, design and document on-going and future television systems.

• Work with related departments; in the determination of present and future studio and transmission needs; in the preparation and tracking of capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets; in the evaluation of equipment prior to purchase.

• Communicate professionally with individuals and groups within and outside of STATION. Communicate on a frequent basis with all other departments.

• Maintain good personnel labor relations. Identify training needs, motivate and develop staff to meet the on-going and future technological needs of the station.

• Keep STATION compliant with the FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state and federal regulations. Work with Corporate personnel in particular areas of common interest.

• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by [Upper Management Supervisor]

EXPERIENCE /SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associate degree in electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent.

• Must have an understanding of electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.

• A BSEE degree is preferred.

• Minimum of three years in management or supervision of an engineering department at a television broadcast station.

• Must understand capital and expense budget tracking and be familiar with all studio and transmission equipment normally in use at a television station including computers and networks.

• FCC general license, SBE certification and activity in professional engineering societies are desirable.

• Valid drivers’ license and proof of insurance.

• Good verbal and written communications skills are mandatory.

• An Engineering Manager must be self motivated and able to motivate others; take the initiative and make things happen; recognize the achievements of others and accomplish positive conflict resolution; find solutions rather than assign blame; be able to function during demanding and stressful times; and be time flexible.

APPLY TO:

Paxson Communications Corporation
Ref: Chief Engineer – St. Petersburg, FL
11300 4th Street North, Suite 180
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Fax: 727-576-2876
E-mail: employment@pax.net

APPLICATION/RESUME MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 11/30/04

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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