Director of Engineering
Core
Lead the Engineering team to ensure maintenance, reliability, security, and strategic development of broadcast, production, transmission, and digital platform infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Engineering (Broadcast/IT)
Builds
Broadcast and digital streaming platforms for local news and live events
Domain
Broadcast television and media technology
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, resource allocation, project lifecycle management, risk mitigation, FCC compliance, budget management, vendor management, root cause analysis, high-availability networking, IP-based media infrastructure
Preferred skills
PMP/CAPM certification, 5+ years broadcast engineering leadership, ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV expertise, SMPTE ST 2110, broadcast automation, cloud workflows, cybersecurity
Technologies
SMPTE ST 2110, ATSC 1.0/3.0, IP-based media infrastructure, broadcast automation, newsroom systems, enterprise networking
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Engineering team; Direct end-to-end lifecycle of technical operations; Oversee transmission facilities and quality assurance; Manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets and procurement; Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams on security protocols.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
