What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Engineering Supervisor position at WLWT?
Job Description
Hearst Television’s WLWT-TV is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Supervisor to oversee the station’s technical operations and engineering staff. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of broadcast reliability, signal quality, and technical innovation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong engineering background, capable of guiding a team in a fast-paced broadcast and digital environment.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Hearst Television’s WLWT-TV is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Supervisor to oversee the station’s technical operations and engineering staff. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of broadcast reliability, signal quality, and technical innovation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong engineering background, capable of guiding a team in a fast-paced broadcast and digital environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and Supervise
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering department, including staff scheduling, project assignments, performance reviews, and workflow prioritization.
- Foster an environment of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
- Maintain and Innovate
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality on-air and streaming signals.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and installation of broadcast, production, and IT systems.
- Support technical planning and system design to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Champion innovation through the implementation of new technologies and digital workflows.
- Support Broadcast Operations
- Supervise technical setup for remote productions and live events.
- Provide hands-on support for complex maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
- Ensure operational readiness and quick response during critical or emergency broadcast situations.
- Ensure Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain engineering policies, system documentation, and equipment records.
- Ensure compliance with all FCC regulations and Hearst Television’s corporate standards.
- Partner with the Chief Engineer on budgeting, capital projects, and strategic technology planning.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast engineering with proven leadership or supervisory experience.
- Technical knowledge of RF transmission systems, video/audio routing, automation, and IP-based production environments.
- Experience with digital broadcast transmitters, satellite systems, and content distribution workflows.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools for system design and documentation.
- Strong understanding of computer networking and IT infrastructure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs., work on rooftops, and in confined spaces as needed.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in emerging broadcast and IT technologies.
- Associate degree or higher in Broadcast, Telecommunications, or Electronic Engineering technology, or completion of a comparable accredited technical program is required.
- SBE Certification (CPBE or higher) preferred and related military experience will be considered.
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
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.