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Software Engineer
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
…This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus…
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Quality Release Engineer
Richardson Electronics Ltd
LaFox, IL
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
…customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is…
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Senior Audio-Visual Systems Designer
Newcomb & Boyd LLP
Atlanta, GA
Possess a solid technical base with desire to learn, lead, and grow into Senior Engineer and Project Management positions.
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Live Events & Streaming Producer
Practising Law Institute
NY
- $105,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Coordinate technical testing and readiness with PLI’s Streaming Engineer and support personnel, resolving issues before the program.
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Network Engineer
NBC Universal
Stamford, CT
The Network Engineer will work within a dedicated team of network engineers responsible for building reliable, scalable network infrastructure for NBCUniversal’s broadcast and media…
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Senior Audio Software Development Engineer
HP
Austin, TX
…allows you to connect with a network of professionals eager to support you in doing your best work, we want to talk to you. Our legendary culture guides every employee toward success -…
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Principal AV Engineer, Events Lead
Pegasystems
Waltham, MA
Design and Deliver Event Technology : Lead the planning, deployment, and support of A/V systems, live streaming platforms, and digital signage for corporate events, ensuring seamless…
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Regional Director of Engineering
Hearst
Needham, MA
Five years of broadcast engineering management experience, such as experience as a Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, or Technical Manager.
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Network Engineer
NBCUniversal
Stamford, CT
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
The Network Engineer will work within a dedicated team of network engineers responsible for building reliable, scalable network infrastructure for NBCUniversal’s broadcast and media…
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Chief Engineer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
…exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your…
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Engineer 2 - Configuration and Commissioning
Diversified
GA
Under general supervision, the Field Engineer will commission AV systems at client sites to provide the optimal performance according to the scope and design intent. Responsible for drawing…
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Engineering Opportunities - Talent Pipeline
Diversified
Dallas, TX · Chicago, IL · Santa Clara, CA · Denver, CO · New York, NY
These opportunities may support customers across a variety of environments and areas of specialization, including Workplace Systems, Broadcast Media, Sports Media & Entertainment, Faith &…
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
LEMO Group
Rohnert Park, CA
Review customer specifications for Build to Custom Design projects, provide feedback to Project Managers and customers as required
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KPBS Broadcast Engineer
San Diego State University Research Foundation
San Diego, CA
- $7,083.33 to $8,333.33 USD / month
Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering and Operations, the Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair and performance of complex television, radio and…
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Virtual Production Systems Engineer
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, TX
The Virtual Production Systems Engineer is responsible for the monitoring and operation of large format display LED volumes, networking, and video distribution systems. Works on complex…
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Broadcast Engineer
Paramount
West Sacramento, CA
Day to day maintenance and support of stations core infrastructure, not limited to news editing systems, control room automation and components, local news channel and streaming systems,…
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Chief Engineer
Hearst
Birmingham, AL
Use approved AI tools, where appropriate, to support technical research, summarize logs or documentation, identify workflow improvement opportunities, and organize maintenance or project…
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WLKY - Chief Engineer
Hearst
Louisville, KY
WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical operation and continued modernization of a television station. Reporting to the General Manager,…
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Operations & Office Coordinator
Taste Buds Kitchen - HQ
Chester, MD
- $55,000 to $60,000 USD / year
…dedicated corporate office, administrative, operations, or project support role. This is not an entry-level or introductory position; practical, real-world professional office experience is…
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Broadcast - Assistant Chief Engineer
Hearst
Lancaster, PA
…Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market has an opening for an Assistant Chief Engineer. In this role, you will help lead a team of technical professionals ranging from studio operators…
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Broadcast Engineer
CTI
Omaha, NE
We are looking for a Broadcast Engineer whose attitude, skills, and work ethic will embody our mission “to provide a fantastic customer experience”. Somebody who is passionate about…
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Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer
nLogic
Colorado Springs, CO · Huntsville, AL
nLogic is seeking an innovative, creative, and highly motivated Senior Sustainment Systems Engineer support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF),…
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Technical Automation Engineer
Paramount
Hauppauge, NY
Paramount Global is seeking a Technical Automation Engineer / Architect to join the Technology Operations team, focused on automation, scripting, and broadcast systems integration.
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Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer – Mechanical
Bala consulting Engineers
Wayne, PA
…technical oversight of mechanical systems / equipment. The first project will require being on site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Oversight includes but is not limited to, mechanical system(s)…
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Senior Project Manager - BESS
Richardson Electronics Ltd
LaFox, IL
- $120,000 to $130,000 USD / year
…complex electro-mechanical assemblies and bills of materials in support of BESS product and project…

Hearst

Chief Engineer

Birmingham, AL, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

WVTM, the NBC and CBS affiliates in Birmingham, Alabama “The Magic City” is seeking a Chief Engineer. The successful candidate 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, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our ever-evolving industry. The ideal candidate must excel in motivating and working with a high-energy team, enthusiastic about collaborating with all departments, integrating AI into solutions and workflow, focused on the future of our industry. Candidate should demonstrate success in budgeting, capital planning and personnel management. This position reports directly to the General Manager and partners with Hearst Television leadership.

What You’ll Do

Engineering Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the station’s engineering team, including staffing, scheduling, AI adoption and implementation, performance feedback, technical training, and on-call coverage.
Set priorities and service standards for engineering work, build strong working relationships across departments, and communicate technical issues and their operational impact clearly.
Partner with the General Manager and station leaders to align technology plans with local journalism, production, business needs, and Hearst Television standards.

Broadcast and Facility Operations

Oversee the reliability, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle planning of broadcast, newsroom, production, automation, master control, media storage, network, streaming, and transmission systems.
Maintain station transmission and RF facilities, studios, control rooms, remote production equipment, and critical infrastructure such as generators, UPS, and HVAC systems supporting technical operations.
Provide engineering leadership during live programming, breaking news, severe weather, outages, and other urgent events; coordinate response, recovery, and follow-up.

Compliance, Safety, and Resilience

Ensure required FCC, EAS, and other applicable regulatory and industry obligations are met, with accurate records, scheduled testing, inspections, and timely corrective action.
Maintain preventive maintenance, equipment inventory, technical documentation, safety practices, emergency preparedness, backup power, and disaster recovery plans.
Coordinate with Hearst Television and enterprise IT partners on cybersecurity, network resilience, access practices, and business continuity for station systems.

Planning and Modernization

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, equipment replacement plans, vendor relationships, service contracts, and engineering projects from proposal through implementation.
Evaluate and implement improvements to IP-based workflows, automation, cloud or hybrid services, streaming, and other emerging technologies while protecting reliable on-air operations.
Use approved AI tools, where appropriate, to support technical research, summarize logs or documentation, identify workflow improvement opportunities, and organize maintenance or project information; verify outputs before use and follow company requirements for confidential, employee, and operational data.
Review significant technical incidents, identify root causes, document corrective actions, and apply lessons learned to improve reliability.

What You’ll Need

At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in television broadcast engineering, media technology, or a closely related technical field, including experience leading or supervising technical staff.
Working knowledge of television broadcast systems, RF transmission, studio and newsroom technologies, automation, IP-based media workflows, and applicable FCC and EAS requirements.
Experience planning technical projects, managing budgets and vendors, prioritizing equipment lifecycle needs, and coordinating work across departments.
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, make sound decisions under deadline pressure, and explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Ability to provide support during live operations and occasional nights, weekends, holidays, or emergencies as station needs require.
Education, training, or experience in broadcast engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, electronics, or a related field. Hearst Television will consider a college degree, trade school diploma, professional certificates, military training, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with broadcast automation, IP video and audio, streaming, cloud or hybrid media systems, cybersecurity practices, emergency planning, and relevant certifications such as SBE is valued.
Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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

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Skills

Lead a team
Teamwork
Budget management
Personnel management
Leadership
Scheduling
Troubleshooting
Mechanical systems
Building systems monitoring technology
Regulatory compliance
Inspection
Preventive maintenance
Documentation
Implement ICT recovery system
Cybersecurity
Prioritization
Troubleshoot
Electrical engineering
Computer technology
Military drill
Tell a story
Communication skills

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