Chief Engineer (St. Petersburg, FL) TV

DATE: November 5, 2004

LOCATION: Corporate – St. Petersburg, FL

TITLE: Chief Engineer

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Motivate and manage a staff of professional maintenance engineersand 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 andfuture studio and transmission needs; in the preparation and trackingof capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets; in the evaluationof equipment prior to purchase.

• Communicate professionally with individuals and groups within andoutside of STATION. Communicate on a frequent basis with all otherdepartments.

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

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

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

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

• Must have an understanding of electronic, electrical and mechanicalsystems.

• A BSEE degree is preferred.

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

• Must understand capital and expense budget tracking and be familiarwith all studio and transmission equipment normally in use at atelevision station including computers and networks.

• FCC general license, SBE certification and activity in professionalengineering 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 motivateothers; take the initiative and make things happen; recognize theachievements of others and accomplish positive conflict resolution;find solutions rather than assign blame; be able to function duringdemanding and stressful times; and be time flexible.

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