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Senior Director of Broadcast Technology

Senior Director of Broadcast Technology
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University

Description:


The Senior Director of Broadcast Technology will be an innovative, creative, collaborative, and technically driven professional who is responsible for the overall strategy and operational success of WKAR’s broadcast systems. This position will oversee the daily technical TV operations, while strategically keeping the organization at the forefront of technological trends across all platforms (TV, Radio, Digital). The role includes advising, implementing, managing, budgeting, supervising and being hands on. The position will also oversee the areas responsible for the maintenance and installation of broadcast and IT equipment, to include systems and equipment utilized at the transmitter, and master control, as well as in studios, control rooms, server rooms and edit suites. This position supervises the engineering department and works within the Senior Leadership team to provide collaborative technological support throughout the organization and with external partners.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position (such as IT, broadcast, video and audio experience).
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer sciences or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience effectively managing complex projects, budgets, setting and accomplishing goals while managing dynamic priorities and personnel.
  • Must be familiar with FCC Rules and Regulations regarding broadcast.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory and management experience, fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Familiarity working in IP including local area networking, file handling, and protocol management as it relates to the broadcast environment. 

 Desired Qualifications:

  • Evidence of continuing education, such as SBE certifications 
  • Demonstrated skill and successful experience in organizational change and transition management, including creating efficiencies, and implementing new and emerging technologies, including new/revised work processes. 
  • Ability to explain highly complex technical projects in easy-to-understand terms to non-technical colleagues.

This position will also enjoy the spectacular benefits that Michigan State University has to offer. In addition to salary, Michigan State University provides its staff with a variety of benefits, which are among the best in the profession. Among the most important are a retirement program, health, prescription drug, dental, and life coverage.
East Lansing, Michigan continuously ranks as a ‘best place to live’ for its very affordable living, small town charm, vibrant arts and local activities – not to mention it’s only short drive to Michigan’s captivating great lakes and beautiful scenic views.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing your extent of broadcast technology experience, and why you feel this position would be a positive career move for you. Please include the names and email addresses of three professional references. A writing sample is requested, see further instructions below.

Special InstructionsIn less than 500 words, provide a writing sample telling us what you enjoy about working with broadcast and information technology systems.

Work Hours
Standard 8-5 p.m. with nights and weekends based on business needs.

Summary of Physical Demands
Position will require lifting and carrying of equipment of up to 25 pounds.  Physical demands form attached.

How to Apply
To apply or explore this opportunity further, visit careers.msu.eduand refer to job posting #691277. Application deadline is February 25, 2021.

About WKAR
WKAR is a division of the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University. It includes WKAR-TV, WKAR AM and FM, WKAR.org, the Radio Reading Service, and WKAR Ready-To-Learn and contributes to the educational experience of Michigan State University's 50,000-plus student body. For additional information, please visit wkar.org.