Chief Broadcast Engineer
About The Position
This is a full-time, management-level engineering leadership role focused on the technical planning, build-out, integration, and commissioning of a new national television news facility. The position involves overseeing the installation and deployment of various broadcast systems, maintaining enterprise-class broadcast IT infrastructure, and supporting mission-critical live news operations. The role requires close collaboration with various teams and vendors, development of engineering standards, and troubleshooting complex technical issues in high-pressure live environments. Additionally, the Chief Broadcast Engineer will recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team to support a 24/7 news operation and participate in on-call support.
Requirements
- 10+ years of broadcast engineering experience in television news, network broadcasting, or large-scale live production environments.
- Proven experience designing, building, upgrading, or commissioning broadcast facilities.
- Strong understanding of modern IP-based broadcast infrastructure and live news workflows.
- Advanced technical knowledge of broadcast signal flow, video and audio infrastructure, networking and enterprise IT systems, Windows and Linux environments, virtualization and storage platforms, and broadcast automation and newsroom systems.
- Experience supporting 24/7 mission-critical operations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during live broadcasts and breaking news situations.
- Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings, technical schematics, and systems documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- SBE certification
- Advanced IT certifications
Responsibilities
- Help coordinate the technical planning, build-out, integration, and commissioning of a new national television news facility.
- Oversee installation and deployment of news control rooms, studios and production environments, master control systems, video routers and Multiviewers, audio infrastructure, intercom and IFB systems, graphics and playback systems, transmission and contribution systems, and satellite, fiber, and IP transport systems.
- Deploy and maintain enterprise-class broadcast IT infrastructure including SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based workflows, core networking and switching, storage and media asset systems, virtualized environments, cloud and remote production workflows, and cybersecurity and redundancy strategies.
- Support mission-critical live news operations and breaking news coverage.
- Work closely with newsroom leadership, operations, production teams, vendors, architects, and systems integrators throughout all phases of the project.
- Develop engineering standards, SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in high-pressure live environments.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team capable of supporting a 24/7 news operation.
- Participate in on-call and emergency response support as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
