Director of Engineering — Broadcast Tech Leader

FOX

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 97,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

FOX KTBC FOX 7 Austin seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the station's engineering team and ensure reliable broadcast, production, and digital platforms. You will apply PMI principles to manage complex projects, develop preventive maintenance programs, and oversee budgets, security, and compliance with FCC regulations, CALM Act, and ATSC standards.

Strong leadership is essential. Join a collaborative team across IT, operations, and leadership to drive technology initiatives and

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience in television broadcast engineering or related technical domain.
Proven PMI project management application on complex broadcast/IT infra projects.
Strong knowledge of PMBOK process groups: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and supervise the Engineering team, applying PMI techniques to foster safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
Direct end-to-end lifecycle of technical operations from initiation to closure for broadcast and facility initiatives.
Develop preventive maintenance programs, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management plans; implement CAPA.
Oversee FCC compliance, EAS, CALM Act, ATSC standards, and security governance across facilities.