Senior Broadcast Engineering & IT Leader

NAB Leadership Foundation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering Department and modernize operations across broadcast and IT systems. You will oversee day-to-day engineering, mentor staff, and drive long-term capital projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting, at least five years in digital electronics for TV, and a minimum of three years in a leadership position with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting or related field.
• Minimum five years in digital electronics within TV broadcasting.
• Three years in a leadership role preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Engineering Department and mentor staff.
• Develop and implement new technologies and infrastructure.
• Maintain station IT and broadcast systems.
• Ensure FCC and local regulations compliance.
• Coordinate security operations and rapid issue response.
• Prepare capital budgets and project plans.
• Manage department budget and expenses.
• Respond to stakeholder questions and assign tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

English fluency

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Fiber connectivity

A/V routing

Editing systems

Graphics systems

Broadcast equipment

Job description

KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering Department and modernize operations across broadcast and IT systems. You will oversee day-to-day engineering, mentor staff, and drive long-term capital projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting, at least five years in digital electronics for TV, and a minimum of three years in a leadership position with strong communication skills.