Broadcast Engineering Director: Lead Tech & Systems

The E.W. Scripps Company; Midway (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technology, broadcast systems and operations. You will guide engineering initiatives, collaborate with news and production teams, and drive strategic plans to keep critical systems performing at their best.

You will manage staff, budgets and procurements while ensuring regulatory compliance and adopting emerging broadcast technologies to serve the community daily.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred; Network, SBE and/or Project Management certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and oversee technology and broadcast systems
• Manage facilities including HVAC, power, and security
• Collaborate across news, production and IT to optimize workflows and infrastructure
• Develop and implement engineering policies, budgets and procurement processes
• Ensure FCC and other regulatory compliance across all systems
• Plan and document current and future broadcast and digital architectures

Job description

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technology, broadcast systems and operations. You will guide engineering initiatives, collaborate with news and production teams, and drive strategic plans to keep critical systems performing at their best.

You will manage staff, budgets and procurements while ensuring regulatory compliance and adopting emerging broadcast technologies to serve the community daily.