Regional Director of Engineering

About the role

The Regional Director of Engineering provides technical and operational leadership for an assigned group of Hearst Television stations. This role works with station engineering leaders and corporate technology teams to set priorities, support reliable station operations, guide technical projects, and develop engineering talent. The Regional Director also works with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective, cost-conscious service and support. This role requires in-office presence and regular travel to assigned station locations. The Regional Director of Engineering will report to the Sr Vice President, Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and Operations

• Contribute to the development and execution of Hearst Television’s engineering, operational, and technology strategies.
• Oversee engineering operations at assigned stations, partnering with station leadership and Directors of Engineering to support reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• Mentor and develop station engineering leaders and teams.
• Support recruiting, candidate evaluation, and hiring for technical positions.

Projects and Budgeting

• Work with local and corporate teams to research, plan, and implement technical projects and operational objectives.
• Help develop and present station and corporate capital budget requests for assigned properties; monitor project needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and other partners to ensure station technical projects receive appropriate support and are completed effectively.

Compliance and Partner Relationships

• Partner with station leadership to maintain compliance with applicable company standards and relevant FCC, OSHA, EPA, and state, local, and federal requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with assigned vendors and partners to support service quality and cost-effective operations.

Required Qualifications

• Five years of broadcast engineering management experience, such as experience as a Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, or Technical Manager.
• Experience with broadcast transmission systems, including high- and low-power RF equipment, and the building infrastructure that supports station operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build effective working relationships with station teams, corporate partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering staff and provide clear direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer and information technology skills, sound judgment, and the ability to solve problems proactively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including under time-sensitive or high-pressure conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to assigned stations.
• Related education, training, and experience, or an equivalent combination, is required.
• Hearst Television values military experience; Defense Information School (DINFOS) training and other relevant military training or 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 you and your family's needs

Salary

The estimated salary range for this role is $190,000 - $225,000. The actual salary offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.