Broadcast Director of Engineering

HEARST STATIONS INC; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k)

Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's Boston affiliate, WCVB, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering department, partnering with senior leaders to ensure reliable broadcast operations, facility upkeep, and cybersecurity compliance.

This in-person role based in Needham, MA oversees technical operations, IT systems, transmitter and studio equipment, budgeting, and capital planning, with occasional travel and union environment collaboration.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Management

Regulatory compliance

Union experience

Tools

FCC licensing knowledge

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.

Benefits

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