Sr. Mgr, Engineering - San Antonio Radio

Position Overview

Cox Media Group is searching for a Senior Manager of Engineering responsible for managing and executing all engineering functions and oversight of the IT department for our seven (7) radio stations in San Antonio, Texas,  

This position requires a strong leader with excellent communication skills and an ability to direct and motivate technical staff. Varied and extended hours may include some weekends, holidays, on-call, and required travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and timely completion of all projects and maintenance of technical systems including station’s transmitter, studio, and station facilities. 
• Ensure compliance with all FCC, FAA, FEMA, and Company rules, regulations, and guidelines.  
• Ensure IT systems and network vulnerability remediation efforts are completed in alignment with CMG goals.
• Recommend and oversee the purchase of equipment necessary to produce a quality product and maximize effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Supervise the engineering and IT manager.
• Must work closely with the other departments to ensure technology needs are met. 
• Additional duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to deal confidentially with sensitive information.
• Exudes superior customer service, fosters teamwork, and leads by example.
• Significant technical expertise in the planning, implementation and maintenance of radio station facilities, including RF and IP systems.
• Understand the operation of all station equipment, including use of all related test equipment.
• Requires on-call status when emergencies or failure of critical equipment occurs to the operation of the station. Occasional night and weekend work can be expected.
• Documents equipment installation, wiring, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Ensure that all projects are properly implemented and executed per agreed-upon schedule.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Responds to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems at studio, transmitter, and translator locations.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of company vehicles according to the guidelines of the station and Cox Media Group.
• Heavy computer usage, including repetitive hand use and movement, is required. Some lifting is required.  Some climbing and crawling may be required.  Must be able to climb ladders, work in small places, and lift 50 pounds.
• Work performed primarily in Engineering Shop, in studios and transmitter facilities, both inside and outside, and in an office environment

Minimum Qualifications (cont'd)

​​​​​​​Education and Experience: 

• Requires a minimum 5 years of related experience in radio station studio and transmission systems engineering and/or college degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience.   An SBE Certification is desired as well as IT related certifications. 
• Extensive knowledge of all broadcast systems throughout the audio chain. Knowledge of Wheatstone IP systems and Wide Orbit automation systems is highly desired.
• The Senior Manager of Engineering is responsible for maintaining station compliance with FCC, OSHA, FEMA, and FAA regulations as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Understanding of monitoring and control systems for Broadcast such as Burk is required.
• Extensive audio engineering knowledge and experience with state-of-the-art broadcast audio processor equipment, automation systems, and studio design.
• Strong working knowledge of high-powered multi-station FM transmission systems. Extensive HD radio knowledge and experience.
• This is a service-oriented position requiring excellent written and oral communications, personable and timely interaction and response with fellow employees, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Must possess or obtain a valid State of Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.