Director of Engineering, IT and Operations
University of Alabama, Center for Public Television and Radio
Tuscaloosa
,
AL
Application Deadline: Saturday, Jun 24, 2017
Description
Join a national award-winning team at the home of the Crimson Tide! The University of Alabama, on behalf of the Center for Public Television and Radio and WVUA23, seeks applications from dynamic individuals interested in assuming a leadership position as Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the University’s Digital Media Center. Housed within the University’s Bryant Denny Stadium, the DMC is home to the University’s professional media assets and a state-of-the-art, hands-on laboratory for students. As part of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, the DMC engages faculty, staff and students in the production of award-winning, multi-media programming designed to inspire, educate, and inform Alabamians.
The University of Alabama is the State of Alabama’s flagship public university and the senior comprehensive doctoral level institution in Alabama. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, a community of 95,000 residents in a metropolitan area of over 235,000. Tuscaloosa affords its residents with a vibrant economy, a moderate climate, and a reputation across the South as an innovative, progressive community with an excellent quality of life. Tuscaloosa provides easy access to mountains, several large cities, and the beautiful Gulf Coast
This position functions as chief engineer and technology officer for: Alabama Public Radio, a public radio network reaching approximately 80 percent of the state; the Center for Public Television, a production center for both non-commercial and commercial multi-media series and specials; and WVUA23, one of just two full power commercial stations in the country licensed to a university. The position is required to maintain a high operational standard relative to technological innovation, strategic investigation of current and emerging distribution platforms, maintenance and upkeep of various broadcast and computer technologies, compliance with FCC broadcast regulations and general knowledge of digital broadcast, mobile, computer and online industries. As a member of the senior management team, the position is a hands-on leader who supervises, trains and evaluates a staff of broadcast, operations, and IT engineers and technicians in keeping all facilities in top-notch condition and positioned for future development.
Salary range is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package includes tuition waivers, educational opportunities, paid sick and annual leave and matching retirement contributions. Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of broadcast operations and advanced technology experience required. Prefer Society of Broadcast Engineers certification; FCC First or General Class license; experience with high power UHF transmission plants; excellent computer skills and good understanding of IP based LAN, WAN and Internet based systems.
Application deadline 06/24/2017. Visit UA’s employment website at http://staffjobs.ua.edu/?job=503457 for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.