Chief Technology Officer

$80,428 - $108,586/Yr

Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukee, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Milwaukee PBS is responsible for overseeing the television engineering, production, and operations staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with FCC regulations. This role involves strategic planning for future technology initiatives, maintaining broadcast systems, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external partners. The CTO plays a critical role in enhancing the station's technical capabilities and ensuring high-quality broadcasting standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises television engineering, production, and operations staff at WMVS and WMVT.
• Creates and manages the station's capital budget and engineering operations budget.
• Acts as liaison to MATC Construction Services' department for remodeling projects.
• Enforces and manages FCC rules and regulations relevant to transmission engineering and Emergency Alert System (EAS).
• Directs engineers, technicians, and other staff in the maintenance and installation of MPBS equipment and technical systems.
• Collaborates with station administration to develop current and future television broadcast and ATSC 3.0 transmission strategies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Television and Video Production and eProduction programs for equipment purchases and technical advice.
• Maintains current knowledge of VHF/UHF television reception and assists viewers with reception issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Television Broadcasting and/or Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a major market television station or three (3) years with a Master's degree.
• Occupational supervisory experience in administration at a major market television station.
• FCC General Radiotelephone License or SBE Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options