Engineering & Operations Manager - WFXT TV

Cox Media Group; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston 25 (WFXT), the Cox Media Group FOX television station in Boston, is seeking an experienced Engineering & Operations Manager to lead our broadcast production, editing, and technical operations teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

This role combines hands-on engineering with strong operational and people leadership, reporting to the Director of Engineering and managing day-to-day performance, scheduling, and development of production and editing staff.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of FCC broadcast regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in broadcast engineering, newsroom operations and production workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead in live broadcasts.
• Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure.
• Hands-on engineering with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Onsite essential role and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of broadcast production and editing teams.
• Provide supervision, scheduling, and administrative oversight for staff.
• Serve as hands-on operational leader for breaking news coverage.
• Train, onboard, coach, and mentor operators to meet standards.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable environment with strong communication.
• Ensure adequate staffing for live news and extended coverage.

Skills

FCC Compliance

Broadcast Engineering

Newsroom Operations

Production Workflows

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Physical Ability

Supervisory Experience

Operations Experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Avid

Job description

Location: MA-Boston

Job Title: Engineering & Operations Manager - WFXT TV

Position Overview

Boston 25 (WFXT), the Cox Media Group FOX television station in Boston, is seeking an experienced Engineering & Operations Manager to help lead our broadcast production, editing, and technical operations teams in a fast‑paced, high-performing newsroom environment.

This is a key leadership role within Cox Media Group. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering & Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the overall technical health of the station while directly managing the day‑to‑day performance, scheduling, and development of our production and editing teams. This role combines hands‑on engineering expertise with strong operational and people leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of broadcast production and editing teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all platforms.
• Provide direct supervision, scheduling, and administrative oversight for production and editing staff.
• Serve as a hands‑on operational leader, stepping into production or technical roles as needed for breaking news, special coverage, or staffing gaps.
• Train, onboard, coach, and mentor operators, ensuring alignment with broadcast standards, workflows, and protocols.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive work environment, modeling strong leadership, communication, and professionalism.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage for live news, special events, and extended coverage situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Thorough understanding of FCC broadcast regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast engineering, newsroom operations, and production workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a live broadcast environment.
• Reliable, self‑motivated leader with strong personal integrity and a positive, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and think creatively to resolve problems.
• Onsite essential role.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in technical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with news editing workflows; Avid experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience and/or operations experience.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 annually to $130,000 annually.