Director of Broadcast Engineering

fox com; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WJBK FOX 2 Detroit is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the station’s Engineering Department. This role is responsible for the maintenance, reliability, security, and strategic development of the infrastructure and systems that support the station’s broadcast, production, transmission, and digital platforms.

You will provide leadership to the engineering team while partnering with Broadcast Operations, IT, and station leadership on technology initiatives and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience in television broadcast engineering, media/production/IT.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of broadcast, production, networking, and file-based media technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, live production environment.
• 5+ years of television broadcast engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Leadership experience in a television station or media facility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field; SBE certification preferred.
• Experience with broadcast transmission systems, FCC compliance, EAS, ATSC standards, and digital workflows.
• Knowledge of automation, newsroom systems, IP-based media infrastructure, cybersecurity practices.
• SBE certification or other relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Engineering Department, directing and developing staff.
• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of all broadcast and facility systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and technical documentation.
• Oversee transmission facilities and FCC/EAS/ATSC compliance.
• Maintain emergency preparedness, backup power, disaster recovery, and testing.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure cybersecurity and standards compliance.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Consult with VP on budgets, lifecycle planning, and capital projects.
• Coordinate equipment purchases, vendor relations, and contracts.
• Oversee critical facility infrastructure incl. generators, UPS, HVAC.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Live production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science

SBE certification

Job description

WJBK FOX 2 Detroit is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the station’s Engineering Department. This role is responsible for the maintenance, reliability, security, and strategic development of the infrastructure and systems that support the station’s broadcast, production, transmission, and digital platforms.

You will provide leadership to the engineering team while partnering with Broadcast Operations, IT, and station leadership on technology initiatives and infrastructure