Position SummaryLead the strategic direction and day-to-day engineering operations across multiple television and radio facilities. Oversee engineering personnel, capital planning, regulatory compliance, technology modernization, and operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams across broadcast locations.
- Establish engineering standards and preventative maintenance programs.
- Oversee studios, master control, automation systems, production facilities, RF infrastructure, transmitters, microwave STL systems, antennas, towers, and related broadcast equipment.
- Maintain overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment to ensure optimum transmission and broadcast performance.
- Maintain traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment, including RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles, and associated audio equipment.
- Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems.
- Conduct routine diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement of equipment used for radio station broadcasts.
- Support WideOrbit Automation and Master Control systems.
- Provide engineering leadership for Zixi IP transport infrastructure.
- Oversee AudioVault and Zetta radio automation platforms.
- Develop preventative maintenance programs for television and radio transmitters, generators, UPS systems, HVAC, and remote monitoring.
- Develop and execute a five-year engineering and technology roadmap.
- Manage engineering operating and capital budgets.
- Lead facility upgrades, transmitter replacements, studio renovations, and technology modernization.
- Ensure FCC, FAA, EAS, and OSHA compliance.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads across the organization.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of broadcast engineering experience with at least 5 years in engineering leadership.
- Experience leading engineering teams across multiple locations.
- Strong knowledge of television and radio broadcast operations, RF transmission systems, master control, automation, and production facilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
- Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic is a plus.
- Experience with Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta.
- Strong knowledge of television and AM/FM transmitter maintenance, RF systems, and microwave STL paths.
- SBE Certification preferred.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Professional Development
