Drimva

Hearst

Chief Engineer

Fort Myers, FL, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026

Location
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Fort Myers
Experience
5+ years in studio, SNG and ENG broadcast operations; previous leadership and management experience required. Military experience will be considered.
Education
College Degree or equivalent military training and experience

About the job

Leads daily station operations and technical staff while maintaining broadcast equipment, signal systems, on-air quality, and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

  • Oversee studio and field equipment, IT integrity, and infrastructure.
  • Supervise station operations and technical and operational staff, including scheduling and planning.
  • Maintain broadcast systems and ensure on-air quality and FCC compliance.

What they ask for

  • 5+ years of experience in studio, SNG and ENG broadcast operations
  • Previous leadership and management experience
  • Experience with budgeting and capital planning
  • Computer literacy

Nice to have

  • FCC General Class License
  • SBE certifications

Tools

SNG, ENG

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)