Visionary Broadcast Engineering & Technology Lead

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership for Nebraska Public Media's broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide TV and radio. The role bridges traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, identifying opportunities, risks, and innovative solutions.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with executive leadership and external partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field and five (5) years' experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
• Two (2) years' experience in supervisory or team leadership, or functional supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of IP-based media standards such as SMPTE ST-2110, PTP timing, AES67, and networked audio/video production.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate technical capabilities into practical, strategic recommendations that support long-term operational, financial, and organizational goals.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders, promote accountability through management structures, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Nebraska Public Media's broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide television and FM radio platforms.
• Bridge traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, bringing a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Oversee operational oversight of complex broadcast and distribution systems, including establishing performance expectations, assessing risk, and resolving escalated issues.

Skills

IP-based media standards

SMPTE ST-2110

PTP timing

AES67

Networked audio/video production

Leading and mentoring teams

Strategic and operational leadership

Communication and collaboration

Risk assessment and issue resolution

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field

FCC Radiotelephone Operator's License

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership for Nebraska Public Media's broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide TV and radio. The role bridges traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, identifying opportunities, risks, and innovative solutions.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with executive leadership and external partners,