CHARLES FRANK DANIELS

8639 Feather Trail, Helotes, Texas 78023

Home (210) 695-1768, Cell (210) 218-9772
fdaniels@ksat.com
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Currently performs all duties required as Chief Engineer at KSAT TV 12.
Over 30 years experience in all aspects of the television engineering career field.
Plans and supervises major Capital Projects while embracing new technologies to improve
workflow
Oversees day-to-day equipment maintenance, schedules, coordinates, and supervises all
major system and component maintenance and fabrication.
Installs and maintains digital/analog broadcasting equipment in compliance with FCC
regulations and established maintenance practices.
Coordinates and directs installation of video servers, routers, switchers, audio mixers and
all other broadcast television equipment as needed.
Received Certificate of training on Harris Platinum Digital Transmitter maintenance at
Quincy, Illinois.
Directs the setup of special equipment, remote installations, and ensures that all
engineering operations meet objectives.
Supervises and performs preventive maintenance, installation, design, and/or fabrication
of IP based video systems.
Assigns, reviews, and evaluates technical work of engineering and operations personnel.
Supervises the proper professional operation and maintenance of all technical systems.
Organized and presented preliminary and long range 5-year plans, estimates, and
budgets.
Advises, assists, and instructs operations and maintenance personnel in matters
pertaining to all aspects of broadcast operations.
Assures that the Federal Communications Commission requirements in regards to
licensing, operating, and technical performance of video equipment are met and
maintained.
Researches and proposes hardware, software and procedural recommendations to
management.
Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, minimize equipment downtime,
streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality
seamless customer service.
Exhibits a solid working knowledge of PC's, networks, routers, MS operating systems and
application software.
Ensures all broadcast related equipment installed in live trucks is maintained, including
telescopic mast systems, microwave transmission equipment, safety interlocks, and
pan/tilt controls.
Ensures all facilities and work environments are maintained in a safe manner in
compliance with OSHA standards.
Maintains a professional working relationship with vendors, contractors, clients and all
employees of the Washington Post Newsweek stations.

 Coordinates equipment, supplies or services to adequately provide for all maintenance or

facility needs.
Works with other departments to determine their maintenance
requirements.
Sony factory trained on broadcast camera and tape deck maintenance.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE

Currently employed as Chief Engineer at KSAT TV 12 in San Antonio, Texas

Over 6 years experience as Assistant Chief Engineer for KRGV-TV in Weslaco, Texas
20 years of experience as Combat Camera Television Systems Engineer for the United
States Air Force
Supervised and maintained Television production, Photographic maintenance and
Audiovisual systems facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho
Television maintenance supervisor for Lackland Air Force Base Television Production
facility
Managed and maintained Television Ordinance Scoring System (TOSS) at Pil-Sung Range
in South Korea
Installed, operated and maintained low power Radio/Television Broadcast facility in
Honduras, Central America
Designed, planned and installed a state-of-the-art component video television production
studio for Combat Camera at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
Extensive background in multimedia presentations, camera operation, video editing and
production

SUPERVISION
Over 30 years of experience as a supervisor
Assigns, reviews, and evaluates technical work of engineering and operations personnel
Conducts employee evaluations, organizes engineering personnel work schedules,
processes time sheets, coordinates vacation requests and delegates work assignments
Highly skilled in personnel supervision and human relations

PROBLEM SOLVING
Coordinated and resolved numerous issues while overseeing major building renovation
and construction
Assists viewers with resolving reception issues due to inherent digital VHF broadcast
limitations.
Resolves Closed Captioning complaints from viewers.
Planned, supervised, and installed numerous major television equipment installation
projects:

Building renovation project lead

Currently planning and organizing Disaster Response Plan
Currently planning WSI installation to replace Weather Central weather system
Organized and submitted 2015 Capital Projects forecast

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chief Engineer
present
Assistant Chief Engineer
Assistant Chief Engineer
Small Business Owner
Television Systems Engineer

KSAT-TV 12

January 2012 to

KSAT-TV 12
KRGV-TV
SATCOMM Enterprises, LLC.
United States Air Force

2006 to 2011
1999 to 2006
1997 to 2004
1979 to 1999

EDUCATION
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies
Associates of Arts in New Media Communications
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Associates of Applied Science in Electronic
Systems Technology
Completed Harris Platinum I Television Transmitter training at Quincy, Illinois
Graduated Air Force Television Engineering Technical School at Lowry AFB, Colorado
ASSOCIATIONS
Northwest Vista College New Media Advisory Board Member
Member- Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
References
Phil Lane
General Manager, KSAT 12
San Antonio, Texas
210-351-1200
David Cuccio
Director of Creative Services, KSAT 12
San Antonio, Texas
210-351-1245
John Kittleman
General Manager, KRGV TV

Weslaco, Texas
956-968-5555
Chuck Salge
Chief Engineer (Ret.) KRGV TV
Weslaco, Texas
956-802-7110
David Parker
Chief Engineer, WKRN
Nashville, Tennessee
615-259-2200