Assistant Director of Technology

Company: Texas Association of Broadcasters
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
The engineering department at Televisa Univision Dallas is looking for an Assistant Director of
Technology to join our diverse and energetic team!
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. Responsibilities include maintaining
telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for
online content.
The ADOT will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and
Sales to list a few.
ABOUT YOU:
The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Dallas Univision engineering
team helping maintain top notch signals in a top 5 market. The candidate will have many
opportunities to learn and work on systems such as Avid, Ross automation, Axia, Zetta, Evertz,
and new cutting-edge technology like ATSC 3.0 on our station KSTR.
YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Supports DOT with supervision of engineering staff members as needed.
• Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast
• equipment.
• Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and
• Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance.
• Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, audio routers, recording
• equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems,
• Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems.
• Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling
• systems.
• Works with Radio programing, TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed.YOU HAVE:
  • Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations
  • Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, radio and
  • Working knowledge of computer networking technology.
  • Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair high-power FM and TV transmitting facilities.
  • Familiarity with RCS and Avid 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 generators and UPS systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings
  • and schematics.
  • Capable of operating four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles.OUR BENEFITS:
    TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture
    thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement;
    wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in
    addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical,
    dental and vision coverage options.Univision requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will reasonably accommodate a qualified candidate, who may be unable to be vaccinated, consistent with federal, state, and local law.Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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