WLKY - Chief Engineer
Hearst, Louisville, KY +1
About the job
WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical operation and continued modernization of a television station. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is a member of the station leadership team and is accountable for the reliability, safety, compliance, and performance of the systems and facilities that support broadcast, news, production, transmission, and digital distribution. The Chief Engineer partners across the station and with Hearst Television teams to keep service dependable today and plan for what comes next. The right candidate will be a proven leader with the ability to motivate teams and build a culture of excellence.
What You’ll Do
Engineering Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the station’s engineering team, including staffing, scheduling, performance feedback, technical training, and on-call coverage.
- Set priorities and service standards for engineering work, build strong working relationships across departments, and communicate technical issues and their operational impact clearly.
- Partner with the General Manager and station leaders to align technology plans with local journalism, production, business needs, and Hearst Television standards.