Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager

Nexstar Media Group • Elmira, NY • 19h ago

WIVT/WETM-TV are seeking a skilled and motivated Chief Engineer/Broadcast IT Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the Engineering and IT Departments. This hybrid leadership role bridges traditional broadcast engineering with modern IP-based workflows and cloud computing, ensuring the seamless delivery of live and recorded content across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will manage personnel, ensure strict regulatory compliance, execute capital projects, and maintain high-availability redundancy systems to support 24/7 broadcast and digital operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Departmental Leadership & Management

Unified Management: Manage all operational aspects of the Engineering and Broadcast IT Departments.

Team Leadership: Lead, schedule, and mentor a combined team of IT professionals and broadcast engineers, ensuring adequate coverage for 24/7 operations.

HR Functions: Make authoritative decisions regarding hiring, evaluations, promotions, and terminations.

Staff Development: Identify developmental needs, set performance standards, and coach staff to improve their knowledge of both traditional RF and modern IP technologies.

Workflow Supervision: Assign projects, manage schedules, and track milestones to guarantee deadlines are met.

Broadcast IT & Cloud Operations

System Management: Manage and maintain all broadcast IT systems, including playout, media asset management (MAM), video servers, routers, storage systems, and IP-based infrastructure.

Cloud & Newsroom Tech: Oversee cloud-based newsroom and content systems, ensuring optimized studio, control room, and production workflows.

Business Continuity: Develop, maintain, and test redundancy systems and business continuity plans to prevent downtime.

Tech Migration: Plan and execute software upgrades, technology migrations (e.g., baseband to IP), and facility improvements.

Traditional Broadcast & Infrastructure

Equipment Maintenance: Direct the maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of all station broadcast technology and hardware.

A/V & Production: Oversee fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems, and editing platforms.

Transmission Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other specialized broadcast RF gear.

Communication Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot analog and digital phone and intercom systems.

Compliance, Strategy & Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total station adherence to FCC rules and regulations, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Capital Projects: Partner with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects strictly within established budgets.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with News, Production, and other departments to support live news broadcasts and post-production workflows.

Other Duties: Perform additional operational and technical duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree or Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in broadcast, IT, and/or television production environments.

Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a management or supervisory role leading technical teams.

Certifications: Cisco CCNA, SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers), and/or SMPTE certifications are a strong plus.

Technical & Functional Skills

Networking Expertise: Solid grasp of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, UDP, Spanning Tree, and network performance optimization.

Cloud Computing: Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).

IP & Streaming: Strong knowledge of IP video, video encoding/decoding, streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTMP), and automation/cloud-based playout systems. Should have strong working knowledge of Dante digital audio, certification preferred.

Traditional Broadcast: Extensive experience evaluating, installing, and servicing traditional broadcasting equipment, digital transmitters, and A/V routing.

Core Competencies & Other Requirements

Crisis Management: Exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure and logically solve complex technical issues during live broadcasts.

Communication: Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills (written and oral) in English.

Flexibility: Ability to work varied hours, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate live news broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.

Licensing: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Compensation Range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Similar Jobs

Part Sales Manager - Full Time

AutoZone, Inc. • Big Flats, NY • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description AutoZone's Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge an...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Part Sales Manager - Full Time

AutoZone, Inc. • Elmira, NY • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

1d ago

Go to Apply

Receptionist

Elderwood • Waverly, NY • 2d ago

Management & Administrative

Salary $16.00 / hr - $18.31 / hr Overview At Elderwood at Waverly, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything w...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Full Time Sales/Front End Manager Elmira, NY

Michaels • Elmira, NY • 4d ago

Management & Administrative

Store - ELMIRA-BIG FLATS, NY The Sales Manager leads and champions a high-performing selling culture across the store, driving strong sales results and an engaging customer experience. This role oversees front-end and se...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Hearing Officer 1 (Incarcerated Discipline)

New York State Civil Service • Elmira, NY • 5d ago

Management & Administrative

NY HELP No Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of Title Hearing Officer 1 (Incarcerated Discipline) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 661 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepre...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS) Watkins Glen State Park

New York State Civil Service • Watkins Glen, NY • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park Manager 2 (NY HELPS) Watkins Glen State Park Occupational Category Administrative or General Management Salary Grade 21 Bargaining Un...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Administrative Assistant

Corning Incorporated • Corning, NY • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

Administrative Assistant Date: Jul 10, 2026 Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 75894 The company built on breakthroughs.??? Join us.?? Corning is one of the world's leading innovators i...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Administrative Assistant

AIM Independent Living Center • Elmira, NY • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

AIM is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our mission-driven organization. Our growing team is offering a full benefits package that includes: Reliable Schedule - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Employee Discounts Medical, De...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Business Development ( Business Consultant / B2B Sales Representative )

System One • Elmira, NY • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectatio...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Business Development ( Business Consultant / B2B Sales Representative )

System One • Corning, NY • 1w ago

Management & Administrative

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)