Director of Broadcast Engineering - North Carolina

Curtis Media Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Media Group seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a four-person team across NC radio stations. You will troubleshoot day-to-day studio issues and work closely with the CEO/COO to deploy new technologies while ensuring FCC and regulatory compliance.

The role covers capital equipment budgeting, contract engineering oversight, and after-hours on-call rotation. A strong background in broadcast engineering and IT basics is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related field; OR commensurate experience in broadcast engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in broadcasting engineering; supervision preferred.
• IT basics including networks, Windows OS, and PC hardware; familiarity with AD and security hardware/software.
• Basic familiarity with HVAC systems and principles.
• Valid driver’s license and travel to sites as required.
• Ability to lift reasonable weights, work on ladders and in confined spaces.
• SBE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a four-person engineering team and contract engineers.
• Resolve day-to-day issues for programming staff in state-of-the-art radio studios.
• Collaborate with CEO/COO to identify engineering problems and implement new technology.
• Ensure FCC rules and all local/state regulations are met.
• Plan and budget capital equipment repair and replacement.
• After-hours on-call availability; some weekend/holiday work may be required.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Broadcast engineering

IT networking

Active Directory

HVAC familiarity

Driver's license

On-call availability

WideOrbit automation

MediaTouch automation

BE AudioVault

Wheatnet IP

SBE certification

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Windows OS

PC hardware

Security hardware/software

HVAC basics

Job description

Curtis Media Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Engineering, for a group of highly rated radio stations that span the state of North Carolina.

Job Duties:

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

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in broadcasting engineering, preferably supervising an engineering department
• Associates degree in electronics or other technical field, OR commensurate experience in broadcast engineering positions
• Baseline IT skills including experience 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.

After-hours on-call availability is expected; some weekend or holiday work may be required.

Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.