Director of Engineering
Core
Lead technical operations for a multi-platform broadcast environment, ensuring reliability of 24/7 live news and content delivery across 29 stations.
Role type
Director of Engineering (Broadcast)
Builds
Broadcast, production, transmission, and digital infrastructure for local news and syndicated content.
Domain
Broadcast television, live news production, transmission technologies
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Broadcast engineering leadership, transmission systems management, production workflows, troubleshooting, budget management, FCC compliance, on-call emergency response
Preferred skills
Union environment experience, capital project management, advanced engineering degree, SBE or related certifications
Technologies
GatesAir, Rohde & Schwarz, Vinten robotics, Sony ELC, Chyron, Grass Valley ITX, Evertz Mediator, iNews, Bitcentral, SMPTE 2110, HDR workflows
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor engineering teams, oversee performance of broadcast and transmission infrastructure, provide hands-on technical guidance for equipment repair, manage engineering budgets and procurement, ensure compliance with FCC regulations, support live remote productions, maintain facility systems (HVAC, electrical), evaluate emerging technologies
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight
