Lead Broadcast Engineer & Tech Operations Leader

Hearst Television

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Hearst Television's Louisville station is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical operation and modernization of the facility. You will oversee reliability, safety, compliance, and performance of broadcast, news, production, transmission, and digital systems.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will build and mentor the engineering team, manage budgets, coordinate with Hearst teams, and plan for next-generation workflows while ensuring continuous on-air service.

Qualifications

7+ years in television broadcast engineering or related field with leadership experience.
Experience leading technical staff and coordinating across departments.
Knowledge of FCC/EAS requirements and regulatory compliance.
Experience with IP-based media workflows, automation, streaming, and cybersecurity.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the station's engineering team and on-call coverage.
Set priorities, standards, and communicate impacts across departments.
Oversee reliability, maintenance, and lifecycle of broadcast and facilities.
Manage operating and capital budgets, vendors, and projects end-to-end.
Plan modernization, IP workflows, and emerging technologies while maintaining on-air reliability.