Chief Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. Hearst scores B on the Alion truth index.
Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida, has an opening for a Chief Engineer. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to organize, plan, manage, document and execute assignments within a demanding live broadcast environment. This person is responsible for the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assuring quality control of on air product. The individual will be directly responsible for the supervision of the daily operation of the station. Responsibilities include oversight of all studio and field equipment and the supervision and motivation of the technical staff. The position will also be responsible for scheduling and planning of the technical staff. The ideal candidate must excel in motivating and working with a high-energy team and should demonstrate success in budgeting, capital planning and personnel management. This position reports directly to the General Manager and serves on the station’s Department Head Team.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversight of all studio and field equipment
Supervision of the daily operation of the station
Supervise technical and operational staff
Oversight of IT integrity and infrastructure
Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems
Exhibits working knowledge of television maintenance as well as FCC requirements and licensing
Has ability to adapt to multiple priorities
Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in studio, SNG and ENG broadcast operations
- Previous leadership and management experience
- Budgeting and Capital planning
- Military experience will be considered
- Computer literacy is mandatory
Qualifications Requirements:
- FCC General Class License a plus.
Education:
College Degree or equivalent military training and experience
SBE certifications are preferred
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