Director of Broadcast Engineering — Lead Station Tech (On‑Site)

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

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.