Director of Broadcast Engineering - Lead Tech Team in NC

Curtis Media; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Media Group is seeking an experienced Director of Broadcast Engineering for its North Carolina stations. You will lead a four-person engineering team, supervise contract engineers, and coordinate with the CEO and COO to deploy new technology in our state‑of‑the‑art radio studios.

You will ensure all stations operate in compliance with FCC rules and local regulations, manage capital equipment budgets, and address day‑to‑day issues for programming staff.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in broadcasting engineering, preferably supervising an engineering department.
• Associate degree in electronics or other technical field, OR commensurate experience in broadcast engineering positions.
• Baseline IT skills with networks, Microsoft operating systems, and PC hardware; familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and security hardware/software.
• Basic familiarity with HVAC systems and principles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work sites as required.
• Ability to lift reasonable weights, work on ladders and in enclosed spaces.
• Experience with WideOrbit automation, MediaTouch automation, BE AudioVault automation, and Wheatnet IP audio systems will be a plus.
• SBE certification will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of a four-person engineering team, as well as contract engineering
• Solving day-to-day issues for programming staff working in state-of-the-art radio studios
• Working with the CEO and COO to identify engineering problems and implement new technology
• Ensuring FCC rules and local regulations compliance across stations
• Management and budgeting of capital equipment repair and replacement

Skills

IT fundamentals

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field, or commensurate experience

SBE certification

Tools

WideOrbit automation

MediaTouch automation

BE AudioVault automation

Wheatnet IP audio systems

Job description

Curtis Media Group is seeking an experienced Director of Broadcast Engineering for its North Carolina stations. You will lead a four-person engineering team, supervise contract engineers, and coordinate with the CEO and COO to deploy new technology in our state‑of‑the‑art radio studios.

You will ensure all stations operate in compliance with FCC rules and local regulations, manage capital equipment budgets, and address day‑to‑day issues for programming staff.