Chief Broadcast & IT Engineering Leader

178911 - Marquee Broadcasting West- Medford; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Marquee Broadcasting West is seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead all technical operations for KMVU/KFBI. You will direct engineering strategy, staff development, and regulatory compliance while maintaining broadcast and IT systems essential for daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive hands-on expertise in broadcast IT, and a commitment to FCC standards, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast electrical systems and equipment maintenance.
• Experience training and managing technicians with a constructive leadership style.
• Strong proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast and IT systems.
• Commitment to quality, time management, and FCC regulatory standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to work on ladders, stand long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or related field preferred (or equivalent work/education experience).

Responsibilities

• Engineering leadership — Oversee all engineering functions across the stations.
• Team management — Lead hiring, training, and development for Engineering and Master Control staff.
• IT systems oversight — Manage maintenance of computer hardware, software, and LAN applications.
• Software compliance — Ensure licenses are current and versions updated.
• Broadcast equipment maintenance — Supervise maintenance and troubleshooting of cameras, A/V systems, microwave transmitters/receivers, satellite receivers, and computing equipment.
• Transmitter operations — Perform or supervise transmitter maintenance.
• Regulatory compliance — Maintain station security and ensure FCC compliance.

Job description

Marquee Broadcasting West is seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead all technical operations for KMVU/KFBI. You will direct engineering strategy, staff development, and regulatory compliance while maintaining broadcast and IT systems essential for daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive hands-on expertise in broadcast IT, and a commitment to FCC standards, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.