Manager of Technology - Telemundo Denver
Denver, CO

Job Description

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

* Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of all technical equipment
* Assist in design, development, and execution of station projects with or without supervision.
* Help maintain UHF transmitters, microwave equipment, studio equipment, buildings and all other equipment associated with our facilities.
* Ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner and on budget
* Develop and perform a preventative maintenance and safety inspections to reduce equipment failure or accidents
* Partner with vendors to best service the needs of the station and troubleshoot issues as needed
* Facilitate continuing education on emerging technologies with technical and operations staff
* Keep maintenance logs and databases for problem resolution and identify recurring issues
* Ascertain and satisfy other departments' needs for service
* Oversee our mission critical systems, including testing back-up systems, training employees on handling such situations in order to ensure no loss of air time
* Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in an assist in emergency situations
* Assist in developing and implementing Capital and Operating budgets
* Stay current with emerging technologies and industry changes
* Supervise and maintain support systems such as emergency power generation and switching systems, UPS and power distribution devices
* Document and maintain strict FCC, EAS, and OSHA regulation compliance
* Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on-call services 24-7
* Display and maintain professional appearance, based on station standards, and professional demeanor
* Regularly receive and distribute information and instructions via telephone, email, memos and staff meetings, to station personnel or outside vendors/clients
* Oversee local daily technical operations
* Develop, communicate, and implement strategic and tactical plans
* Diligently manage projects driven locally and corporately
* Facilitate user and system break-fix and troubleshooting as needed
* Manage purchasing, logistics, and asset tracking for the department
* Technical champion for production, news, sales, and traffic departments
* Around the clock phone/email access and remote troubleshooting required
* Other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

* Must be able to act with urgency, immediacy, and efficiency and make situation appropriate decisions
* Ability to meet deadlines and be resourceful to solve technical issues
* Able to work with other departments' needs and schedules to accomplish goals
* Must be solution-oriented, proactive, and willing to dig to find a sound resolution
* Must be familiar with information systems infrastructure relating to broadcast technical systems
* Must have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems; Familiar with network routing and IP addressing
* Bachelor's degree required (additional 5 years work experience in lieu of degree acceptable)
* Minimum of 5 years of information technology experience
* Strong network engineering skills
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written
* Strong background and experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and tools
* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Project applications

Eligibility Requirements:

* Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
* Must be 18 years or older
* Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience managing equipment used for production and broadcasting including but not limited to:

oVideo switchers, audio mixers, graphics systems, automation systems, editing systems, video servers, media asset management solutions, archive system, and transcoding systems

* Experience with Spanish a plus
* Prior military service a plus
* PMI, PMP Certification a plus