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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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