Broadcast Engineer Lead
Core
Lead broadcast and IT infrastructure for a local news station, ensuring 24/7 operational resilience and driving modernization of transmission and studio systems.
Role type
Senior IC Broadcast Engineer Lead (Technical Visionary)
Builds
Broadcast transmission infrastructure, studio automation, control room systems, and IT support for news operations.
Domain
Broadcast Engineering / Local News Media
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcast system architecture, network engineering, server management, complex project leadership, FCC regulatory compliance, technical mentorship, risk mitigation, systems integration, troubleshooting, documentation.
Preferred skills
Satellite technology, microwave transmission, IP newsgathering technologies.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical owner for key broadcast and IT systems; make independent decisions regarding system architecture and technical standards; lead planning and execution of major capital engineering projects; design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, and transmission infrastructure; oversee resolution of systemic issues and manage technical support documentation; ensure adherence to FCC regulations, IT security protocols, and disaster recovery readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic project leadership
