Chief Engineer

Job Description

KOKI – KMYT-TV has an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The primary responsibility as Chief Engineer is maintaining on‑air facilities and assisting in off‑air emergencies. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, broadcast systems, and technologies in all technical areas of a modern television station. Build‑out projects as assigned, work as part of a team with minimal supervision, oversee staff that maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance, and schedule and manage an engineering maintenance team.

• Must be capable of managing the engineering maintenance staff.
• High power RF transmitter systems and low power RF receivers/transmitters.
• Studio systems (broadcast systems automation, consoles, etc.).
• Power and electrical support systems (generators, UPS, etc.).
• Monitoring and remote‑control systems, familiar with IP video transmission.
• Digital content delivery systems (streaming audio, datacasting).
• Business continuity planning, understanding and implementation.
• FCC rules and knowledge of compliance and weekly log review process.
• IT / networking, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance are also required.

Manage Capital Projects and Improvements

• Associate’s or technical degree in a related field or equivalent level of experience.
• At least 5 years of broadcast television engineering experience.
• Must be capable of managing engineering maintenance staff.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing transmitters and associated RF equipment.
• Quick response to technical issues with a customer‑service and solutions‑based approach required; after‑hours and weekend work may be necessary.
• SBE certifications a plus.
• Strong communication skills and excellent documentation skills required.
• Experience with the budgeting process a plus.