Chief Broadcast Engineer

NEWSMAX

$145K — $185K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of broadcast engineering experience in television news or live production environments.
  • Proven experience in designing and commissioning broadcast facilities.
  • Strong understanding of IP-based broadcast infrastructure and workflows.
  • Advanced knowledge of signal flow, audio/video infrastructure, and enterprise IT systems.
  • Experience in supporting 24/7 mission-critical operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities under pressure during live broadcasts.
  • Leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate technical planning and build-out of a national television news facility.
  • Oversee installation of news control rooms and production environments.
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise-class broadcast IT infrastructure.
  • Support mission-critical live news operations.
  • Collaborate with newsroom leadership and teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop engineering standards and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Lead and mentor an engineering team for 24/7 operations.

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.
Full Job Description
Core Duties and 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
    • 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
    • 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.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Full-Time, management-level engineering leadership role, on site in Washington DC office.
  • 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.
    • 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.
  • SBE certification and/or advanced IT certifications are a plus.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary $145k-$185k compensation range will vary according to experience.
  • 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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