Head of Broadcast Engineering & Tech Strategy

Fox; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KTBC FOX 7 Austin is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the station's Engineering Team, ensuring maintenance, reliability, security, technical compliance, and strategic development of broadcast, production, transmission, and digital platforms.

The role applies PMI principles to guide capital projects and infrastructure lifecycle planning, partnering with Broadcast Operations, IT, and executive leadership on major technology initiatives and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading television broadcast engineering teams.
• Proven ability to apply PMI project management to complex broadcast/IT projects.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK Knowledge Areas (Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Risk, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, risk assessment, and executive communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of broadcast, production, high-availability networking, and file-based media technologies.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure, live broadcast environments with agile problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Human Resource Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise the Engineering team, applying PMI teambuilding and resource optimization techniques to foster safety and excellence.
• Project & Operations Management: Direct end-to-end lifecycle of technical operations from initiation to closure for broadcast and facility initiatives.
• Compliance, Security, & Quality Control: Ensure FCC regulations, EAS, CALM Act, ATSC standards, and security governance.
• Capital Planning, Procurement, & Vendor Management: Develop budgets, manage procurement, SLAs, and vendor relationships for major equipment and services.

Skills

Leadership experience

PMI principles

PMBOK knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication in live environments

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, IT, or related field

Job description

KTBC FOX 7 Austin is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the station's Engineering Team, ensuring maintenance, reliability, security, technical compliance, and strategic development of broadcast, production, transmission, and digital platforms.

The role applies PMI principles to guide capital projects and infrastructure lifecycle planning, partnering with Broadcast Operations, IT, and executive leadership on major technology initiatives and vendor management.