Head of Broadcast Engineering

Gulf Coast News; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Chief Engineer to organize, plan, manage, document and execute assignments in a demanding live broadcast environment. You will oversee the equipment powering our on‑air streams and monitor multiple channels for regulatory compliance and quality control.

The role requires supervising the daily station operations, including studio and field equipment, and motivating the technical staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in studio, SNG and ENG broadcast operations.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Budgeting and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all studio and field equipment.
• Supervise daily operation of the station.
• Supervise technical and operational staff.
• Oversee IT integrity and infrastructure.
• Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems.
• Ensure FCC requirements and licensing are met.
• Adapt to multiple priorities.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

IT infrastructure

Education

College degree or equivalent military training

SBE certifications preferred

Tools

FCC General Class License

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Chief Engineer to organize, plan, manage, document and execute assignments in a demanding live broadcast environment. You will oversee the equipment powering our on‑air streams and monitor multiple channels for regulatory compliance and quality control.

The role requires supervising the daily station operations, including studio and field equipment, and motivating the technical staff.