WHYY Jobs Hiring Now
WHYY is hiring for 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in content & communications. Migrate Mate updates WHYY's live openings daily. WHYY is a public media organization serving the Philadelphia region through radio broadcasting, digital journalism, and media arts education.
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WHYY hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 7
- Top team
- Content & Communications
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Philadelphia
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About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program.
It’s how we live.
About the Role
WHYY is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking technology leader to oversee the engineering and technical operations that power one of the nation’s leading public media organizations.
The Chief Engineer & Director of Broadcast Technology is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and future readiness of WHYY’s television, radio, streaming, digital, and content distribution platforms. This individual will lead a highly skilled engineering team responsible for broadcast transmission, production technology, network infrastructure, master control operations, and emerging media technologies. Works closely with Operations leadership on facilities, infrastructure, and capital projects.
As public media continues to evolve, this role will help shape WHYY’s technology strategy, guiding the organization through advancements in streaming, cloud-based workflows, IP-based production systems, ATSC 3.0, digital distribution, and future audience delivery platforms while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
The position serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership on technology investments, infrastructure modernization, digital distribution, and emerging media technologies. The role is responsible for ensuring that WHYY's technical infrastructure supports the organization's content, audience, and business objectives across all platforms.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Operations & Broadcast Reliability
- Direct maintenance and operational support of broadcast facilities, transmitters, towers, studios, master control, and related infrastructure.
- Oversee engineering support for live productions, remote broadcasts, special events, and content distribution.
- Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and coordinate response to technical emergencies and outages.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Conduct hiring, evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and succession planning activities.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on supporting content creation and audience service.
- Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor-management relationships.
Technology Strategy & Innovation
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
- Evaluate and implement technologies related to ATSC 3.0, cloud-based workflows, Audio over IP, Video over IP, streaming, automation, and content distribution.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to align technology investments with strategic goals.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, EAS requirements, tower regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and industry standards.
- Oversee engineering documentation, inspections, filings, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain technical readiness for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Budget & Capital Planning
- Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend capital equipment purchases and infrastructure investments.
- Manage engineering-related grants and technology projects as assigned.
- Ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with PBS, NPR, distribution partners, technology vendors, consultants, and industry organizations.
- Manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and technical partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with News, Radio, Television, Digital Studios, Production, and Administrative departments to support organizational objectives.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in broadcast engineering, media technology, or related technical environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex operations.
- Experience supporting television and radio transmission systems.
- Experience with streaming platforms, digital distribution, and IP-based media workflows.
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of broadcast transmission systems, studio operations, master control, and production technologies.
- Familiarity with Audio over IP, Video over IP, networking, cloud infrastructure, and digital media delivery systems.
- Knowledge of FCC regulations, EAS requirements, and broadcast compliance obligations.
- Understanding of ATSC 3.0 and emerging broadcast technologies preferred
License or Certification:
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License preferre
- Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification preferred.
About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program.
It’s how we live.
About the Role
WHYY is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking technology leader to oversee the engineering and technical operations that power one of the nation’s leading public media organizations.
The Chief Engineer & Director of Broadcast Technology is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and future readiness of WHYY’s television, radio, streaming, digital, and content distribution platforms. This individual will lead a highly skilled engineering team responsible for broadcast transmission, production technology, network infrastructure, master control operations, and emerging media technologies. Works closely with Operations leadership on facilities, infrastructure, and capital projects.
As public media continues to evolve, this role will help shape WHYY’s technology strategy, guiding the organization through advancements in streaming, cloud-based workflows, IP-based production systems, ATSC 3.0, digital distribution, and future audience delivery platforms while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
The position serves as a strategic advisor to organizational leadership on technology investments, infrastructure modernization, digital distribution, and emerging media technologies. The role is responsible for ensuring that WHYY's technical infrastructure supports the organization's content, audience, and business objectives across all platforms.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Operations & Broadcast Reliability
- Direct maintenance and operational support of broadcast facilities, transmitters, towers, studios, master control, and related infrastructure.
- Oversee engineering support for live productions, remote broadcasts, special events, and content distribution.
- Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and coordinate response to technical emergencies and outages.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Conduct hiring, evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and succession planning activities.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on supporting content creation and audience service.
- Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor-management relationships.
Technology Strategy & Innovation
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
- Evaluate and implement technologies related to ATSC 3.0, cloud-based workflows, Audio over IP, Video over IP, streaming, automation, and content distribution.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to align technology investments with strategic goals.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, EAS requirements, tower regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and industry standards.
- Oversee engineering documentation, inspections, filings, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain technical readiness for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Budget & Capital Planning
- Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend capital equipment purchases and infrastructure investments.
- Manage engineering-related grants and technology projects as assigned.
- Ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with PBS, NPR, distribution partners, technology vendors, consultants, and industry organizations.
- Manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and technical partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with News, Radio, Television, Digital Studios, Production, and Administrative departments to support organizational objectives.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in broadcast engineering, media technology, or related technical environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex operations.
- Experience supporting television and radio transmission systems.
- Experience with streaming platforms, digital distribution, and IP-based media workflows.
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of broadcast transmission systems, studio operations, master control, and production technologies.
- Familiarity with Audio over IP, Video over IP, networking, cloud infrastructure, and digital media delivery systems.
- Knowledge of FCC regulations, EAS requirements, and broadcast compliance obligations.
- Understanding of ATSC 3.0 and emerging broadcast technologies preferred
License or Certification:
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License preferre
- Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification preferred.
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Working at WHYY
WHYY's 7 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are content & communications. WHYY is a public media organization that produces and distributes news, documentary content, and educational programming across radio, television, and digital platforms. Its work spans journalism, broadcast engineering, fundraising, and community media education. Most WHYY roles are based in Philadelphia.
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How many jobs is WHYY hiring for right now?
WHYY is hiring for 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in content & communications. Openings span journalism, broadcast engineering, fundraising, and media education, with positions ranging from internships to senior technical leadership.
What kinds of roles does WHYY hire for?
The most active teams are content & communications. WHYY hires across newsroom and journalism functions, broadcast and production technology, fundraising and donor relations, and media arts education. Internship roles appear regularly alongside full-time positions. Most postings are across all levels, covering both early-career and specialized technical roles in public media.
Are WHYY jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of WHYY's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Philadelphia. Each WHYY listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at WHYY?
Find a WHYY role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to WHYY's own careers page to submit your application directly. WHYY manages its own hiring process, including any interviews and hiring decisions. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so you reach the active posting without searching elsewhere.
Does WHYY hire entry-level?
Most of WHYY's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual WHYY listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is WHYY hiring?
Most WHYY roles are based in Philadelphia, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.