Chief Broadcast Engineer

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.