Broadcast Engineering Lead: 24/7 Systems & Tech Strategy

tegnainc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA's WATN / WLMT TV seeks a Broadcast Engineer Lead to own the broadcast and IT systems behind our 24/7 news operation. Reporting to the Head of Technology as the station's senior technical leader, you will set technical direction, lead major projects, and serve as the escalation point for engineering staff, with decision-making authority and no direct reports.

As senior technical leader, you will set system architecture, lead major projects, and collaborate with corporate engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or related field and 5+ years in broadcast operations or technology.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast systems, networking, servers, and desktop support; satellite, microwave, and IP news gathering knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of key broadcast and IT systems.
• Technical Direction: Set system architecture and engineering standards within corporate guidelines, and recommend technology roadmaps.
• Project Leadership: Plan, design, and deliver local, capital, and corporate engineering projects.
• Systems Integration: Design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, transmission, automation, and asset management systems.
• Mentorship: Guide engineering staff, delegate routine work, and review work for quality.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Maintain servers, storage, and networks; resolve complex issues; support HVAC, UPS, and backup power.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to FCC, IT security, OSHA, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Documentation: Maintain engineering standards, wiring documentation, and operating procedures.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with corporate engineering, vendors, IT security, and station leadership.

Skills

Broadcast operations leadership

Project management

Network engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Broadcast systems

Networking

Servers

Satellite/Microwave/IP news gathering

IT security basics

Job description

TEGNA's WATN / WLMT TV seeks a Broadcast Engineer Lead to own the broadcast and IT systems behind our 24/7 news operation. Reporting to the Head of Technology as the station's senior technical leader, you will set technical direction, lead major projects, and serve as the escalation point for engineering staff, with decision-making authority and no direct reports.

As senior technical leader, you will set system architecture, lead major projects, and collaborate with corporate engineering,