Head of Broadcast Engineering & Facilities

Lehigh Valley Public Media; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Public Media seeks an experienced engineering leader to direct the technical operations for production and facility infrastructure in Bethlehem, PA. You will oversee transmission, studio, IT integration, FCC compliance, and all related systems to ensure peak performance for live events and recordings.

You will manage installation, maintenance, and upgrades of audio/video equipment, drive preventative maintenance, and supervise engineers and contractors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broadcast production experience.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field and SBE certification.
• IP networking and broadcast IT infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the overall technical operation, maintenance and development of the production and facility infrastructure.
• Oversee all engineering functions, including transmission, studio, production, IT integration, FCC compliance and facility systems.
• Directs the setup and operation of sound and video equipment for live events and recordings to ensure the best results.
• Lead installation and maintenance of audio and video equipment/systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted on-air operation and rapid response to technical outages.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all broadcast and facility equipment.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of broadcast and production systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment support and service.
• Work with the outsourced MSP provider to ensure network reliability and integrity.
• Supervise and develop engineering personnel, including Production Engineers and independent contractors.
• Work with contracted engineering firm on large-scale upgrade projects.
• Establish department goals, schedules, and performance benchmarks.
• Manage emergency response procedures.
• Ensure FCC compliance and technical standards.
• Maintain technical logs, licenses, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate FCC inspections and audits as required.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Oversee broadcast/production IT systems and networks.
• Implement and support cloud-based workflows, media asset management systems, and content delivery platforms.
• Coordinate with third-party technology providers on system upgrades.
• Provide technical support for live local productions.
• Ensure optimal performance of camera, audio, graphics, editing, and automation systems.
• Ensure reliable remote broadcasts and field transmission systems.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IP networking

Leadership

FCC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

SBE certification

Tools

IP-based workflows

Job description

Lehigh Valley Public Media seeks an experienced engineering leader to direct the technical operations for production and facility infrastructure in Bethlehem, PA. You will oversee transmission, studio, IT integration, FCC compliance, and all related systems to ensure peak performance for live events and recordings.

You will manage installation, maintenance, and upgrades of audio/video equipment, drive preventative maintenance, and supervise engineers and contractors.