Director of Engineering
Category:
Operations
Position/Title:
Director of Engineering
Details:
Broadcast Director of Engineering
16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Director of Engineering. As Director of Engineering, you will lead a team and demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, manage, document and complete assignments within a live broadcast environment. You will work in collaboration with the other department heads and directly oversee the daily operation of the station. We are looking for someone with experience in broadcast excellence and teamwork, with a passion for serving the local community, who is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our ongoing evolving industry. You will report directly to the President and General Manager.
Responsibilities
Manage and schedule technical and operational staff
Oversee all studio and field equipment; equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams
Manage the daily operation of the station, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Monitor multiple air channels, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assuring quality control of on air product
Budgeting and Capital Planning
Effort support and repair of all studio and field equipment
Oversee IT integrity and infrastructure
Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution and routing systems.
Exhibit working knowledge of television maintenance, FCC requirements and licensing, and OSHA guidelines
Requirements
5+ years of experience in broadcast operations
3+ years of management experience
FCC General Class License, SBE Certified or related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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 or 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
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/1/2025
Closing Date:
5/1/2025
City:
Jackson - 39209
State:
Mississippi
Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE
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