Senior Broadcast Engineering Lead — Studio & IT Systems

TEGNA, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

PTO and 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, you will set technical direction, lead major projects, and serve as the escalation point for engineering staff.

This senior role requires hands-on expertise across broadcast systems, networks, servers, and IT security, with a focus on reliability and scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT or related field; 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

• Own the reliability, scalability, and performance of key broadcast and IT systems.
• Set system architecture and engineering standards within corporate guidelines; recommend technology roadmaps.
• Plan, design, and deliver local, capital, and corporate engineering projects.
• Design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, transmission, automation, and asset management systems.
• Mentor engineering staff, delegate routine work, and review quality of work.
• Maintain servers, storage, and networks; resolve complex issues; support HVAC, UPS, and backup power.
• Ensure FCC, IT security, OSHA, and disaster recovery compliance.
• Maintain engineering standards, wiring documentation, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with corporate engineering, vendors, IT security, and station leadership.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Networking

Servers

IP news gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT

Tools

Satellite systems

Microwave systems

Video servers

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, you will set technical direction, lead major projects, and serve as the escalation point for engineering staff.

This senior role requires hands-on expertise across broadcast systems, networks, servers, and IT security, with a focus on reliability and scalable operations.