Director of Engineering

6 days ago

Jackson, MS, United States Hearst Full time
Job Description

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


About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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