• Assistant Director, Technology

    Univision Communications, Inc (Phoenix, AZ)


    TelevisaUnivision Local Media in Phoenix Arizona is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on Assistant Director of Technology. The Assistant Director of Technology participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of TV and Radio studio/transmitter equipment to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements.

    ABOUT YOU

    The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the TelevisaUnivision Engineering team supporting Local Media market, maintaining telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content.

     

    YOUR DAY-to-DAY

     

    + Maintains and develops preventive maintenance routines for TV/Radio Studio, Production, News Gathering, Compression, and Transmission Systems

    + Supports DOT with supervision of engineering staff.

    + Performs necessary measurements of Broadcast Equipment per established industry best practices to ensure FCC compliance and reliability

    + Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems.

    + Basic MEP troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems.

    + Works with Radio programing, TV news and Operations departments to address critical equipment and operational needs.

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

    + Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and on short notice if needed.

    PLANNING, GROWTH, & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES;

    + 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.

    + Help Develop strategies and scenarios for the digital broadcasting evolution within our facilities.

    + In concert with the DOT, research emerging technologies and develops plans articulating new service opportunities for the stations.

    + Provides input to the DOT working as a team regarding needs of the Engineering department, maintenance priorities, project planning, and the overall station capital and operating expenditure requirements of the TV and Radio Stations.

    YOU HAVE

    + Ability to troubleshoot and repair high-power FM and TV transmitting facilities.

    + Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations

    + Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, radio, and television automation, etc.)

    + Working knowledge of computer networking technology.

    + Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.

    + Familiarity with RCS, Avid, and Ross Overdrive software/hardware products a plus.

    + Must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.

    + Spanish a plus.

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

    + Knowledge of critical MEP systems and their maintenance requirements.

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

     

    Education and Licensing Requirements

     

    + 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.

    + Seven (7) years Television and/or Radio Broadcast Engineering leadership role experience managing 24x7x365 Engineering Teams with a proven record of success in broadcast facility management.

    + Excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.

    + Extensive knowledge of studio, computers, production systems, and all standard accepted engineering principles and practices are required.

    Physical Requirements

    + May require lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.

    + May require climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g., rooftops).

    + Requires good manual dexterity for soldering, use of hand tools and working on small components.

    + Able to sit for extended periods of time.

    + Ability to be on-call to respond to transmission systems failures at remote transmitting locations.

     

    TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

    #LI-ONSITE

    TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

     

    About TelevisaUnivision

     

    TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com .

     

    Sobre TelevisaUnivision

     

    TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com .