Broadcast Chief Engineer: Lead Studio & Tech Ops

Hearst Corporation

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional wellness
Paid time off
LGBTQ+ health services
Additional benefits

Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Chief Engineer to organize, plan, manage, document and execute assignments in a demanding live broadcast environment. This leader will oversee all studio and field equipment, monitor IT infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance for on-air content.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in studio, SNG and ENG operations with previous leadership experience, budgeting and capital planning skills, and strong computer literacy.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in studio, SNG and ENG broadcast operations.
  • Previous leadership and management experience.
  • Budgeting and Capital planning.
  • Military experience will be considered.
  • Computer literacy is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of all studio and field equipment
  • Supervision of the daily operation of the station
  • Supervise technical and operational staff
  • Oversight of IT integrity and infrastructure
  • Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems
  • Exhibits working knowledge of television maintenance as well as FCC requirements and licensing
  • Has ability to adapt to multiple priorities

Skills

Leadership experience
Budgeting
Computer literacy
Ability to manage priorities
Team motivation

Education

College Degree or equivalent military training

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Chief Engineer to organize, plan, manage, document and execute assignments in a demanding live broadcast environment. This leader will oversee all studio and field equipment, monitor IT infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance for on-air content.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in studio, SNG and ENG operations with previous leadership experience, budgeting and capital planning skills, and strong computer literacy.

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