Onsite Production Engineering Lead – 24/7 Broadcast Ops

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a Production Engineering Support Manager to join the Production Engineering Team. The role blends project management, engineering design/coordination, and operations support across the Versant Media portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading technical projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable on-air production operations in a 24/7 environment, with overtime as needed. This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of recent TV broadcast industry experience.
• Must understand 24/7 on-air operations for News/Sports/Entertainment.
• Degree in Broadcast and/or Media required.
• Proficient in PC and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing to learn new production technologies.
• Willing to work OT including weekends/overnights on short notice.
• Ability to work independently with strong collaboration and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and think proactively.

Responsibilities

• PM, engineering design/coordination, and operations support for Versant Media projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure reliable on-air production operations in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Broadcast experience

24/7 operations understanding

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Adaptability

Overtime readiness

Independent with collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Broadcast/Media degree

Job description

Versant Media is seeking a Production Engineering Support Manager to join the Production Engineering Team. The role blends project management, engineering design/coordination, and operations support across the Versant Media portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading technical projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable on-air production operations in a 24/7 environment, with overtime as needed. This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, DC.