Broadcast Engineering Director - Lead Ops & Reliability

Fox

Southfield (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department, driving reliability, security, and strategic development of the station's infrastructure and platforms.

The role partners with Broadcast Operations, IT, and executive leadership to advance technology initiatives, capital planning, and capital projects across broadcast, digital, and newsroom environments.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in television broadcast engineering or related tech.
Experience leading technical teams and managing complex systems.
Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
Knowledge of broadcast, production, networking, and file-based media technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Engineering Department, providing direction and performance management.
Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all technical systems across broadcast, production, and data platforms.
Develop preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and documentation.
Oversee FCC compliance, EAS, ATSC, and related standards; ensure cybersecurity alignment with FOX standards.
Collaborate with IT and station leadership on technology initiatives and budgets.