Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager
Core
Oversee day-to-day operations and strategic planning of Engineering and IT Departments, bridging traditional broadcast engineering with modern IP-based workflows and cloud computing to ensure seamless delivery of live and recorded content.
Role type
Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager
Builds
Live and recorded content across multiple platforms, 24/7 broadcast and digital operations
Domain
Broadcast television, IT infrastructure, cloud computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Departmental leadership, team management, regulatory compliance (FCC), capital project management, high-availability system design, traditional broadcast equipment maintenance, IP video streaming protocols, cloud platform management, crisis management
Preferred skills
Cisco CCNA, SBE, SMPTE certifications, Dante digital audio certification
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, HLS, DASH, RTMP, MAM, video servers, routers, digital transmitters, microwave equipment
Responsibilities
Manage all operational aspects of Engineering and Broadcast IT Departments, lead and mentor combined teams of IT professionals and broadcast engineers, make authoritative HR decisions, develop and test redundancy systems, execute technology migrations, maintain broadcast hardware and transmission systems, ensure FCC compliance, manage capital projects within budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
