Senior Broadcast Technology Leader – NYC & Network Ops

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and more

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking an Executive Director of Technology to lead broadcast and production technology, infrastructure, and teams across New York, Chicago, and DC. The role requires hands-on oversight of the New York operation and dotted-line leadership for Chicago.

You will drive a unified technology strategy and ensure readiness for a fast-paced national news operation. You will build training programs, manage incidents, and oversee capital planning while coordinating with operations and HR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible broadcast technology experience.
• Experience leading technology teams across multiple facilities.
• Strong knowledge of studios, control rooms, broadcast production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy and operations across New York, Chicago, and DC.
• Direct NY and DC teams; provide leadership to Chicago.
• Oversee reliability, readiness, and incident response during major events.

Skills

Broadcast technology

Technical leadership

Live production

Network and systems reliability

Vendors & project management

Cross-market coordination

Incident response

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology or related field

Tools

IP-based broadcast infrastructure

Remote production technologies

Job description

NewsNation is seeking an Executive Director of Technology to lead broadcast and production technology, infrastructure, and teams across New York, Chicago, and DC. The role requires hands-on oversight of the New York operation and dotted-line leadership for Chicago.

You will drive a unified technology strategy and ensure readiness for a fast-paced national news operation. You will build training programs, manage incidents, and oversee capital planning while coordinating with operations and HR.