Broadcast Engineering Manager

About Us

We are a technology-forward media organization dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality broadcast services across various platforms including television, radio, digital streaming, and multimedia. Our distributed workforce encompasses Broadcast Engineering, Media Operations, Production, IT, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Content Delivery, and many other departments working collaboratively to ensure innovative and reliable broadcast solutions.

Role Summary

The position calls for a seasoned Broadcast Engineering Manager to oversee the broadcast infrastructure, transmission systems, and engineering functions while leading modernization efforts. The manager coordinates technology integration, ensures network dependability, maintains regulatory adherence, and steers engineering projects to guarantee seamless, high-caliber content delivery across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategies related to broadcast engineering, including technology roadmaps, infrastructure protocols, and operational frameworks aligned with company goals.
• Manage engineering activities across TV, radio, IPTV, OTT, satellite, terrestrial, and digital broadcast platforms.
• Coordinate closely with teams such as Media Operations, Production, IT, Cybersecurity, Facilities, and Content Delivery alongside vendors and leadership to maintain reliable broadcasts.
• Supervise broadcast systems encompassing transmission, master control, studio infrastructure, playout automation, routing, signal distribution, and content delivery networks.
• Oversee broadcast hardware including cameras, audio/video servers, routers, encoding/decoding equipment, switchers, storage, transmitters, satellite links, and IP broadcast infrastructure.
• Lead engineering projects like system upgrades, facility expansions, cloud broadcast implementations, disaster recovery setups, and technology migrations.
• Implement preventive maintenance, manage asset lifecycles, perform equipment calibration, monitor systems, and coordinate technical support.
• Ensure operations meet broadcast engineering standards, spectrum regulations, RF transmission, signal quality, cybersecurity protocols, and organizational compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, technology assessments, service agreements, and documentation.
• Develop engineering procedures, standard operating procedures, technical documentation, incident response plans, and business continuity strategies.
• Track performance metrics such as broadcast uptime, signal integrity, equipment availability, network throughput, incident resolution, project progress, maintenance adherence, and efficiency.
• Conduct audits, risk evaluations, capacity planning, benchmarking, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage budgets including capital and operating expenditures, broadcast technology investments, software licensing, and modernization programs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives involving AI-enabled broadcast monitoring, predictive maintenance, cloud-based media workflows, IP broadcasting technologies, automation in quality control and workflows, and business intelligence solutions.
• Leverage technologies such as Grass Valley, Imagine Communications, Evertz, Ross Video, Vizrt, Avid, EVS, Dalet, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, VMware, Cisco networking, Power BI, Tableau, SNMP monitoring, cloud platforms, and broadcast management systems to optimize operations and generate reports.
• Generate executive dashboards, infrastructure assessments, project updates, incident analysis, and strategic recommendations for top management.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of broadcast engineers, systems engineers, network experts, and technicians fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous technical advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Broadcast Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or IT.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Media Technology, MBA, or related areas is a strong plus.
• Professional certifications including Society of Broadcast Engineers, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, ITIL, SMPTE, or equivalents are preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in broadcast engineering, media technology, transmission or network engineering, audiovisual systems, or similar roles.
• At least two years managing teams or projects in broadcast engineering, media infrastructure, or technical operations is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of TV and radio broadcasting, IP media networks, SMPTE standards, SDI/IP workflows, OTT streaming, cloud broadcasting, RF systems, signal processing, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and project leadership.
• Hands-on experience with Grass Valley, Imagine Communications, Evertz, Ross Video, Vizrt, Avid, EVS, Dalet, Cisco networking tech, VMware, Microsoft Office Suites, Power BI, Tableau, cloud platforms, and broadcast management tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven broadcast monitoring, virtualized playouts, automated quality assurance, IP broadcasting, and advanced media analytics is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical problem-solving, budgeting, and organizational skills.
• Able to juggle multiple engineering projects balancing reliability, modernization, compliance, budgets, deadlines, and operational priorities.
• Effectiveness working in a remote setup with geographically distributed teams, vendors, regulators, executives, and stakeholders; willing to travel occasionally for on-site work, live events, technology roll-outs, and strategic meetings.

What We Offer

• Full remote work with flexible team collaboration across global broadcast engineering and media technology divisions.
• Competitive pay with performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in broadcast engineering.
• Exposure to advanced AI broadcast technologies, cloud media platforms, IP broadcasting, and innovative media infrastructure.
• A culture emphasizing innovation, technical excellence, operational reliability, accountability, and ongoing improvement.
• Chance to impact the future of broadcasting by leading cutting-edge engineering solutions delivering outstanding media experiences worldwide.