Director, Application Systems
EXEMPT
Basic Function: Management of technical projects in support of NAB technical committees, prototyping applications, managing their development, enabling their deployment, and transferring support. Execute in a timely manner all work that is assigned by NAB management.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide and document software designs especially for downloadable applications to enable new capabilities to enhance the consumer value of digital television broadcasting, including internet interactivity.
- Recommend and implement user interface aspects of NAB’s applications for broadcasters.
- Prepare project documentation.
- Serve NAB members with timely, useful information on technical matters, including contributing written material to Technology publications.
- Other duties and projects as may periodically be assigned.
Internal Relations: Technology Department Members
External Relations: NAB Technology Committee members
Consumer product operating environment support personnel
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline. Masters in Software Engineering preferred;
- Two years of software coding in a C-level language, with product development experience covering at least seven years of software operating environment design and development.
- At least seven years of experience in one or more of Android, Java(family), iOS, Windows API is necessary; preferably on mobile/handheld devices.
- Experience should include implementing IP stack bindings.
- Experience implementing per HbbTV, DLNA, UPnP or HTML5.0 is desirable.
Minimum Skills and Attributes:
- Strong project management skills with ability to effectively persuade in professional and executive-level environments inside and outside NAB.
- Able to implement downloadable applications and effectively transfer that technology for deployment by many broadcasters.
Please email your cover letter with salary history and resume to HR@nab.org. You may fax it to 202-775-2983 if you prefer. Please include the title of the position that you are applying to in the subject line of your email or fax cover sheet. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts.
NAB is an equal opportunity employer.
