Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering - Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is seeking a talented and enterprising individual to be the next Director of Engineering for radio stations 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP.

The Director of Engineering's primary role is to oversee all radio broadcasting technology, production and RF systems. The Director of Engineering works collaboratively with the Director of Technology (whose concentration is on the IT infrastructure) and is assisted in work by a fulltime Engineering and IT Technician, in keeping our technical and production facilities operating at peak efficiency.The nature of our business, and of this position, is 24/7. The Director of Engineering is on call at all hours (as are the Director of Technology and Engineering Technician), to assist with both the planned and the unforeseen technical requirements of the organization.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree, Technical school certification or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, direct experience in a broadcasting and/or audio production environment preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of RF, broadcast operations, and engineering experience
• Breadth of experience and versatility is essential.
• Broadcast Radio Engineer certification (CBRE) through the Society of Broadcast Engineers, or the ability to receive such certification within 6 months of employment
• A collaborative leader, accountable for one's work and invested in the success of others

Experience with automations systems such as Wide Orbit, audio over IP experience, AES67, Livewire and Axia experience preferred. Additionally, experience managing transmitter and translator maintenance along with knowledge of AC/DC power systems and generators preferred.

Major role responsibilities include:

Broadcast, Production and IT Infrastructure -

• Design, install, inspect, repair and maintain the broadcast/RF infrastructure for studio and remote sites, digital and internet broadcast equipment, including but not limited to broadcast equipment, antenna systems, satellite downlinks, STL systems, and all other RF related systems.
• Design, install and maintain studio and remote audio production infrastructure, including but not limited to studio consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, automation and all related studio and field production, recording and origination equipment.
• Design, install and maintain digital production infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all technical and production systems, along with operating and maintenance logs.

Broadcast and Production Operations:

• Maintain a 24/7 on-call emergency availability for all broadcast, studio and IT systems as required.
• Plan, prioritize and ensure efficient technical operations and functions of the station and to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide technical and production support for offsite broadcasting.
• Maintains PCBC operational logs and records of operational parameters; maintains Public Information File required by Code of Federal Regulations (47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3527).

Technology Planning and Strategy:

• Ensure equipment performance meets industry standards coupled with good engineering practices.
• Create equipment lists, floor plans, rack and console diagrams, and audio diagrams.
• Evaluate remote sites for broadcast feasibility and specify any necessary facility or site changes.
• Create documentation to mirror department business practices, including but not limited to policy and procedures, training guides, maintenance logs, emergency and strategic plans.

Facilities and Administration:

• Co-manage facility and real estate operation and maintenance with Engineering and IT.
• Assist in development of annual operating budget.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
• Good manual dexterity for soldering and use of hand or power tools.
• Able to stand, walk, crouch and reach while performing the duties of this job.
• Able to travel to transmitter sites at remote locations.

About Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is a team full of passionate and fun people dedicated to our crafts as well as our communities.We operate two local public radio stations and a local newsroom that serves the community across radio, digital and event platforms. 90.5 WESA is Pittsburgh's NPR News Station and WESA News is an award-winning, dynamic and ambitious newsroom serving southwestern Pennsylvania over-the-air, online and through our daily newsletter, Inbox Edition. 91.3 WYEP is one of the most highly regarded non-commercial Triple-A music stations in the country and has been a cultural institution in Pittsburgh for almost 50

years.Our organization plays a vital role in building connections across southwestern Pennsylvania and strengthening our communities through exceptional journalism and cultural exploration and education . . . and we have a powerful broadcast network to help!

What's it like working at PCBC?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting we work hard, do great things, and have fun doing them. Our culture is collegial, and manager's doors (if they even have one!) are always open. We recognize that people do their best when they can keep a good balance between their work and personal lives and embrace flexibility as an asset.Our compensation packages are generous. We provide competitive base salaries in a very affordable city. The minimum compensation for this position is $75,000, commensurate with experience and ability. Our full-time exempt employees also get access to an extensive benefits package, including a generous retirement plan (with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 6% !), medical, dental and vision, three weeks of vacation, sick time, 10 company holidays and 12 weeks of paid new parent leave. We invest in the professional growth of our team, encouraging continuing education and participation in conferences and s

eminars.We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Want to know more?

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a broad range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. And if you don't meet every position qualification, but you have a story to tell, we'd still like to hear it. Please apply and tell us more about yourself. Visit our careers page to get more details and to apply.