WVTM-TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, has an opening for a Broadcast Chief Engineer. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and advancement of our broadcast systems and facilities. This position reports directly to the General Manager and serves on the station’s Department Head Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Lead and manage the engineering team, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to project deadlines
Provide guidance and mentoring to technical staff
Act as the hiring manager for engineering staff, crafting schedules and overseeing performance evaluations
Support capital and operating budget planning and execution
Systems Management:
Manage and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and studio facilities
Ensure all systems comply with FCC regulations and industry standards.
Operational Support:
Oversee live broadcasts, manage troubleshooting of technical issues in real-time to ensure seamless transmissions
Coordinate with various departments, including production, IT, and management, to ensure smooth operation
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for broadcast operations
Maintenance and Repairs:
Schedule and perform regular maintenance checks to prevent equipment failures
Implement swift repairs and manage spare parts inventory for critical components
Manage vendor contracts and scheduling of building maintenance
Standards and Change Management:
Maintain detailed records of technical procedures, equipment inventory, and maintenance schedules
Ensure all broadcasting activities comply with FCC regulations and industry standards
Qualifications:
Education: Will consider any of the following: college degree, trade school diploma, professional certificates, and military experience (DINFOS)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in broadcast engineering, with 2 years in a supervisory role
Skills:
Proficient in managing broadcast automation systems and IP-based broadcasting platforms
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Why Join Us?
Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values technological advancement.
Growth: Develop your career and leadership skills
Impact: Play a critical role in delivering high-quality broadcast services to a wide audience.
Culture: Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment that fosters creativity and community engagement
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 benefits 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.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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