Chief Engineer

Description

Job Position:      Chief Engineer

Department:       Engineering

Reports to:         VP of Engineering      

FLSA:                  Exempt

Status:                Full-time                                           

Work Location:  Columbus, OH

OVERVIEW:

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the overall design, installation and maintenance of all the technical equipment at all the relevant sites remain at the optimum level of operational effectiveness and efficiency on an ongoing basis. 
• To be responsible to the General Manager in all relevant matters relating to the following:
• Budgeting
• Planning
• Purchasing of Equipment
• Large scale technical projects
• Applicable administrative work as it applies to relevant company policies and procedures.
• To appropriately advise the company on all relevant technical matters as it applies to the overall job responsibility.  This includes, Corporate issues involving technical regulations, Licensing matters, Future Planning, Competitive practices
• Ensure that all direct reporting staff has the necessary skills to perform their assigned Job Responsibilities at the highest level of professionalism (consistently appropriate) and competence (effective and efficient) on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain High Performance and effectively deal with Identified Non-Performance in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• Ensure and support all direct reporting staff in doing their own Performance Appraisals every six months.
• Recruit and train new staff when and where required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• ​Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, Scott Studios/Wide Orbit automation, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot and repair AM transmitting facility and class C FM transmitting facilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
• Knowledge of electrical systems, UPS, and standby generators, record keeping and level 1 maintenance 
• Knowledge of telephone systems and protocols including POTS, ISDN, T1, DSL and PRI circuits
• Interact with management and staff at all levels
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines 
  
• 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

• Associates or technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Broadcasting Technology or related field; or equivalent level of experience.
• Must possess valid state driver’s license. Must provide required proof of personal vehicle 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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