TEST (Andie) - Broadcast Director of Engineering

Hearst; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Emotional wellness support

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Manchester, NH, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the station’s technical and operational teams in a live broadcast environment. You will plan, document, and execute assignments while collaborating with department heads and overseeing daily station operations.

A strong leader with broadcast excellence and community focus is required, reporting to the General Manager. The role emphasizes coordinating staff, equipment, and regulatory compliance across studio and field

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in broadcast operations.
• Three or more years of management experience.
• FCC General Class License, SBE certification or related certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast engineering systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule technical and operational staff.
• Oversee studio and field equipment supporting broadcast and on-air streams.
• Manage daily operation of the station including mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems.
• Monitor multiple on-air channels ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.
• Lead budgeting and capital planning for engineering and technical operations.
• Support maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of studio and field equipment.
• Oversee IT integrity, infrastructure and related technical systems.
• Maintain transmitter and satellite antenna systems, automation, and routing systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of television maintenance, FCC requirements and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Broadcast engineering

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

WMUR TV , the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, has an opening for a Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering will lead the station’s technical and operational teams and demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, manage, document and complete assignments within a live broadcast environment. You will work in collaboration with department heads and directly oversee the daily operation of the station. We are looking for a leader with experience in broadcast excellence and teamwork, a passion for serving the local community and the ability to embrace the challenges and opportunities of an evolving industry. You will report directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule technical and operational staff.
• Oversee studio and field equipment that supports broadcast and on-air program streams.
• Manage the daily operation of the station, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Monitor multiple on-air channels while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality control.
• Lead budgeting and capital planning for engineering and technical operations.
• Support the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of studio and field equipment.
• Oversee IT integrity, infrastructure and related technical systems.
• Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution and routing systems.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of television maintenance, FCC requirements and licensing and OSHA guidelines.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in broadcast operations.
• Three or more years of management experience.
• FCC General Class License, SBE certification or related technical certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast engineering systems, station operations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities and resolve technical issues in a live broadcast environment.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ+ health services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs