Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager

WIVT/WETM-TV are seeking a skilled and motivated Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the Engineering and IT Departments. This hybrid leadership role bridges traditional broadcast engineering with modern IP-based workflows and cloud computing, ensuring the seamless delivery of live and recorded content across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will manage personnel, ensure strict regulatory compliance, execute capital projects, and maintain high-availability redundancy systems to support 24/7 broadcast and digital operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties


Departmental Leadership & Management

+ Unified Management: Manage all operational aspects of the Engineering and Broadcast IT Departments.

+ Team Leadership: Lead, schedule, and mentor a combined team of IT professionals and broadcast engineers, ensuring adequate coverage for 24/7 operations.

+ HR Funct...