Broadcast Engineer Lead

WATN / WLMT TV seeks a Broadcast Engineer Lead to oversee the broadcast and IT systems behind its 24/7 news operation.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Technology as the station's senior technical leader, setting technical direction, leading major projects, and serving as the escalation point for engineering staff.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of key broadcast and IT systems.
• Set system architecture and engineering standards within corporate guidelines, and recommend technology roadmaps.
• Plan, design, and deliver local, capital, and corporate engineering projects.
• Design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, transmission, automation, and asset management systems.
• Guide engineering staff, delegate routine work, and review work for quality.
• Maintain servers, storage, and networks; resolve complex issues; support HVAC, UPS, and backup power.
• Ensure adherence to FCC, IT security, OSHA, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Maintain engineering standards, wiring documentation, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with corporate engineering, vendors, IT security, and station leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in broadcast operations or technology, including leading complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast systems, networking, servers, and desktop support; satellite, microwave, and IP newsgathering knowledge preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.