Broadcast Engineer LeadWATN / WLMT TV seeks a Broadcast Engineer Lead to own the broadcast and IT systems behind our 24/7 news operation. Reporting to the Head of Technology as the station's senior technical leader, you will set technical direction, lead major projects, and serve as the escalation point for engineering staff, with decision-making authority and no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
System Ownership: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of key broadcast and IT systems.
Technical Direction: Set system architecture and engineering standards within corporate guidelines, and recommend technology roadmaps.
Project Leadership: Plan, design, and deliver local, capital, and corporate engineering projects.
Systems Integration: Design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, transmission, automation, and asset management systems.
Mentorship: Guide engineering staff, delegate routine work, and review work for quality.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Maintain servers, storage, and networks; resolve complex issues; support HVAC, UPS, and backup power.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to FCC, IT security, OSHA, and disaster recovery requirements.
Documentation: Maintain engineering standards, wiring documentation, and operating procedures.
Collaboration: Coordinate with corporate engineering, vendors, IT security, and station leadership.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in broadcast operations or technology, including leading complex projects. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with broadcast systems, networking, servers, and desktop support; satellite, microwave, and IP newsgathering knowledge preferred.
