Join Our Team as a Regional Engineering Manager at K-LOVE!

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team of field engineers and technicians? As the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll oversee the operation and maintenance of K-LOVE's radio broadcasting facilities and satellite uplinks across your designated region. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you'll ensure compliance with FCC regulations while driving excellence in our broadcasting services. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

**This position will support our Southeastern tower sites; therefore, only candidates who reside in the Southeastern region of the United States will be considered.**

Here's some of what you will be doing:

• Ensure K-LOVE’s radio programs are broadcast on time to the highest possible level of quality by providing technical and staff leadership to a team of broadcast engineers and technicians chartered with installing, testing, operating, maintaining, and repairing broadcast equipment.
• Establish targets and measures that adequately reflect Engineering objectives. Communicate objectives to staff, balancing team and individual responsibilities and productivity. Develop, implement, and monitor supporting budgets.
• Plan and manage all phases of engineering projects for on-air broadcasts. Establish and communicate procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of transmitter equipment including testing of transmitter equipment, performance of preventative maintenance, and operation of equipment during tests of the Emergency Alert System.
• Continually evaluate and make recommendations for process and technical improvements through researching, designing, and developing new technologies and methodologies. Develop, plan, and prepare schematic drawings designed to modify and improve existing transmitter equipment.
• Direct and coordinate equipment modification activities preventing interruptions in transmitting operations.
• Ensures highest level of productivity through the pairing of projects and staff and preparation of work schedules.
• Develops staff by evaluating performance, providing coaching, training and mentoring opportunities in order to maximize staff performance and professional growth.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of FCC rules and regulations and ensure department and all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally
• Serves as technical advisor and expert for equipment and network related outages. Proactively resolve technical problems and issues.  Diagnose, or assist in diagnosing, causes of transmitter malfunctions and repairs.  At times, perform system design, installation, maintenance and repairs to microwave and satellite uplink and downlink equipment.
• Partner and communicate with, and at times request work from, engineers (including contract engineers) in other cities and states to accomplish objectives and tasks
• Participates in on-call rotation, assuming responsibility for repairs or the arrangement of repairs during on-call period
• Occasionally make trips to remote sites to perform installations or repairs as required.  The length of these trips varies depending on the specific needs.
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Here's some experience we are seeking: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• SBE Certification
• 4 - 10+ years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment, or similar relevant experience
• Experience leading and managing engineering staff, with demonstrated ability to motivate and build morale in a team environment
• Staff management experience to include staff planning, recruitment, management, coaching, performance management and evaluation
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the components necessary to a broadcast air-chain.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of satellite technology and radio frequency emissions
• Project management experience; Proven ability to plan, organize, lead and direct projects
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, electrical drawings, and construction drawings
• Proficiency with MS Office products and other common software (internet browsers, etc.) A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values
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What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”