Job Summary

News 12 and News 12 NY is looking for a Director of Broadcast Engineering to help manage our production and distribution infrastructure, including IP systems and streaming technology. News 12 is a progressive and innovative hyper-local news organization with multiple newsrooms in the tri-state area. This role is responsible for maintaining, developing, and overseeing the technical operations of our broadcast distribution platforms to support live news production. The Director Broadcast Engineering is a leadership role requiring excellent technical knowledge and the ability to innovate production capability and workflows, while helping to build a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technological requirements, solutions, and operations for News12’s broadcast distribution platforms across five studio locations and all OTT distribution systems.
• Design and deploy IP video distribution systems integrated with a corporate network environment for the division’s OTT brands.
• Help to guide and supervise, along with local managers, a team of Broadcast Engineers responsible for maintaining 24/7 linear channel operations and production, as well as OTT distribution.
• Responsible for system design, as well as maintaining a hands-on role in subsequent purchase, configuration and support of all broadcast and post production audio/visual systems.
• Work as a team to research, design, purchase, and implement broadcast technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing content delivery.
• Secure and help manage relationships with third party vendors/contractors for all broadcast studio needs.
• Stay up-to-date on new broadcasting techniques, industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure utilization of the most innovative and effective methods.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure cost-efficient operations.
• Maintain a secure IT network following industry best practices; develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted content delivery.
• Communicate regularly with senior management and provide reports on the performance of broadcast distribution operations.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into easily understandable terms.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate and act as the liaison between News12 and Corporate IT, Network Security, app Development, and the Digital Head end teams.
• Handle any other facilities related, security, IT, or operations related issues as they arise, responding promptly to any technical issues or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience required
• 10 years of experience in broadcast engineering, including experience with IP video distribution systems
• Highly knowledgeable in many kinds of technology including video and audio production equipment, Windows, Linux and Mac OS systems administration, cloud computing, and many areas of IT and network design/administration
• Previous experience in all areas of technical production: repair, configuration, and operation of studio production equipment, including Broadcast Audio, Video and Control Systems, Video Servers, Storage Area Networks, RF Systems, Editing, Post Production Systems, and Master Control playout software/hardware
• Advanced knowledge of IP video distribution systems
• Knowledge of network design and implementation as well as industry best practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate and interact with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization and communicate highly complex technical problems or projects to a non-technical audience
• Hands on experience with AWS cloud computing including hands on experience
• Ability to apply conceptual thinking and creativity to complex business problems