Technical /Engineering Director

Job Description

• Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends as a foundation for technology and product roadmaps.
• Represent (IT & Engineering) technology business issues on projects that involve current and future business opportunities (e.g., SVOD; Telco launches; international initiatives; wireless; new encoding technologies; new business development projects; copyright protection; etc.
• Working knowledge of broadcasting: Origination, program integration.
• Strong background in media technology: Cable, DBS, Broadband (networking) technologies including design, infrastructure, strategies.
• Strong background in digital transmission technologies such as MPEG compression, streaming media, satellite transmission and reception, conditional access and interactive television.

Skills

Contract Negotiations

Assess and prioritize alternative solutions; evaluate financial impact.
Participate in the negotiations of contracts for satellite transponder capacity; compression/encryption technologies and equipment purchases.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong self-starter and strategic thinker; attention to detail and deadline oriented performer a must.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.