Director of Engineering - Broadcast Tech Innovator

Nexstar Media Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group’s Salt Lake City operation seeks a Director of Engineering to lead our multi-platform technology strategy, spanning broadcast, streaming, and digital. You will shape workflows, mentor engineers, and drive innovation from our Salt Lake facility, a cornerstone of our regional operations.

You will steer capital planning, ensure security best practices, and partner with department leaders to align tech with business goals and FCC compliance.

Qualifications

• Forward-looking mindset embracing innovative technologies.
• Hands-on understanding of equipment, systems, and workflows in an IP-driven broadcast facility.
• Experience with listed providers and strong networking knowledge.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in engineering and technology within broadcast/production operations.
• Proven ability to manage costs, including labor and operating expenses.

Responsibilities

• Own the station's multi-year technology roadmap—set the strategy for station technical systems, from IP-based broadcast infrastructure to cloud initiatives.
• Partner with news and content teams to design modern, efficient workflows across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Lead the maintenance engineering and IT team—directing repairs, maintenance, and new systems installations.
• Oversee transmitter and remote sites, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Own capital planning: create and manage the capital budget and technical projects.
• Champion IT security best practices across all platforms, keeping current with company and industry standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make strategic recommendations on their application.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support station initiatives; ensure FCC compliance.

Skills

IP-driven broadcasting

Cloud/NextGen TV

Networking/Cybersecurity

Leadership/People management

Tools

vMix

OBS

Ross

Florical

Vinten

Clear-Com

Bitcentral

Evertz

Cobalt

ENPS

Job description

Nexstar Media Group’s Salt Lake City operation seeks a Director of Engineering to lead our multi-platform technology strategy, spanning broadcast, streaming, and digital. You will shape workflows, mentor engineers, and drive innovation from our Salt Lake facility, a cornerstone of our regional operations.

You will steer capital planning, ensure security best practices, and partner with department leaders to align tech with business goals and FCC compliance.