Director of Broadcast Engineering & Tech Operations

ION Media Networks, Inc.

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking its next Director of Engineering to lead technical operations and guide engineering initiatives across TV, digital, and production environments.

You will manage facilities, budgets and staff, ensuring FCC compliance while partnering with news to optimize content workflows and broadcast systems. This role demands strong leadership and strategic problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
Generally 10+ years of experience in related field preferred.
Prior managerial experience preferred.
Network, SBE and/or Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Model and lead a culture of empathy, customer service and leadership.
Lead the research, design, installation and repair of all television, digital, OTT, Internet Systems, high power RF systems, production environments and all associated equipment using current platforms and protocols.
Manage building facilities and grounds, including HVAC, power generation and security systems.
Partner with the news department to develop, build and support content workflow and support systems including integration and problem-solving software, hardware, networking and infrastructure while facilitating a collaborative environment between newsroom and production control staff.
Motivate and manage a staff of professional and technical engineers, operators and IT technicians. Develop and grow staff in technology and Scripps culture to meet the on-going and future technological needs of the station and evaluate staff growth opportunities and assessments.
Establish and implement engineering policies and procedures.
Evaluate and maintain the spectrum and broadband usage of the facility.
Manage projects.
Plan, design and document current and future broadcast and digital systems.
Collaborate with other departments to determine current and future studio and transmission and workflow needs.
Prepare and track capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets.
Use company purchasing management system to purchase and track assets and services as well as replacement cycles.
Evaluate equipment solutions.
Keep the station compliant with FCC Rules and Regulations, as well as related local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.