Broadcast Director of Engineering

WCVB-TV; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Hearst Television in Needham, MA, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering department and collaborate with the President and General Manager to maintain broadcast excellence.

The role is in-person at our Needham facility with no remote work; occasional travel may be required. Requires 5+ years in broadcast operations and 3+ years in management, with FCC General Class License or SBE Certification preferred. Employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast operations.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• FCC General Class License or SBE Certification preferred; related military experience may be considered.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering department, including technical operations, maintenance shop, and facilities.
• Collaborate with the President, General Manager, department heads, and corporate engineering to ensure resources meet needs.
• Oversee all technical aspects of major broadcasts and events (e.g., Boston Marathon coverage).
• Oversee studio and field equipment; station facilities and mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems.
• Ensure IT systems are up to date and compliant with cybersecurity protocols.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality control of the on-air product across multiple channels.
• Manage transmitter, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution, and routing.
• Work in a union environment (IBEW) and lead budgeting and capital planning.
• Support and oversee repair of equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Broadcast operations

Team management

Education

FCC General Class License

SBE Certification

Job description

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Boston, Massachusetts, has an opening for a Director of Engineering. As Director of Engineering, you will lead the station's engineering department, working with the Assistant Chief Engineer, Technical Operations Manager, IT Manager, and Facilities Manager, to manage all aspects of the department. You will demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, manage, document and complete assignments within a live broadcast environment, and you will work closely with the President and General Manager, the other station department heads and the Hearst Television corporate engineering team to meet the station's facilities and team needs. We are looking for someone with a commitment to broadcast excellence, teamwork, and with a passion for serving the local community, who is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our ongoing evolving industry. You will report directly to the President and General Manager.

This is an in-person position based at our Needham, Massachusetts facility, with no opportunity for remote work. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering department, which includes technical operations, the maintenance shop, and facilities
• Partner closely with the President and General Manager, other department heads and the corporate engineering team to ensure station facilities and teams have what they need to succeed
• Oversee all technical aspects of the annual Boston Marathon broadcast, America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration and Boston's Holiday Lights
• Oversee all studio and field equipment
• Oversee station facilities, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Ensure station IT systems are kept up to date and compliant with company cybersecurity protocols
• Oversee IT integrity and infrastructure
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality control of our on-air product across multiple air channels
• Oversee maintenance of the transmitter, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution and routing systems
• Work collaboratively in a union environment (IBEW)
• Lead budgeting and capital planning
• Support and oversee repair of all studio and field equipment
• Exhibit working knowledge of television maintenance, FCC requirements and licensing, and OSHA guidelines

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast operations
• 3+ years of management experience
• FCC General Class License, SBE Certified or related military experience will be considered
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $180,000 and $200,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Hearst Television

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous