Director of Engineering: Media Tech & Innovation Leader

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Director of Engineering to lead our Salt Lake City station’s technology vision across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will guide workflows, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions from our Salt Lake facility, a major traffic hub supporting multiple stations nationwide. You will shape forward-looking workflows, oversee IT/security practices, and partner with department leaders to ensure FCC compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IP-driven broadcast facility experience.
• Proficient with the listed broadcast/production tools and systems.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in engineering and technology.
• Proven ability to manage costs, including labor and OPEX.

Responsibilities

• Own the station's multi-year technology roadmap for broadcast, cloud, and ATSC 3.0.
• Partner with news/content teams to design modern workflows across platforms.
• Lead maintenance engineering and IT teams, directing repairs and installs.
• Oversee transmitters and remote sites for reliability and performance.
• Manage capital budgeting and project champions for technical initiatives.
• Champion IT security practices across all platforms and systems.
• Evaluate emerging tech and make strategic recommendations for use.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support station initiatives and FCC compliance.

Tools

vMix

OBS

Ross

Florical

Vinten

Clear-Com

Bitcentral

Evertz

Cobalt

ENPS

Networking

Cybersecurity

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Director of Engineering to lead our Salt Lake City station’s technology vision across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will guide workflows, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions from our Salt Lake facility, a major traffic hub supporting multiple stations nationwide. You will shape forward-looking workflows, oversee IT/security practices, and partner with department leaders to ensure FCC compliance and operational excellence.