Newsmax Media, Inc.

Chief Broadcast Engineer

Newsmax Media, Inc.  •  $145k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help coordinate the technical planning, build-out, integration, and commissioning of a new national television news facility.
  • Oversee installation and deployment of:
    • News control rooms
    • Studios and production environments
    • Master control systems
    • Video routers and Multiviewers
    • Audio infrastructure
    • Intercom and IFB systems
    • Graphics and playback systems
    • Transmission and contribution systems
    • Satellite, fiber, and IP transport systems
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise-class broadcast IT infrastructure including:
    • SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based workflows
    • Core networking and switching.
    • Storage and media asset systems
    • Virtualized environments
    • Cloud and remote production workflows
    • Cybersecurity and redundancy strategies
  • Support mission-critical live news operations and breaking news coverage.
  • Work closely with newsroom leadership, operations, production teams, vendors, architects, and systems integrators throughout all phases of the project.
  • Develop engineering standards, SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in high-pressure live environments.
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team capable of supporting a 24/7 news operation.
  • Participate in on-call and emergency response support as required.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Full-Time, management-level engineering leadership role, on site in Washington DC office.
  • 10+ years of broadcast engineering experience in television news, network broadcasting, or large-scale live production environments.
  • Proven experience designing, building, upgrading, or commissioning broadcast facilities.
  • Strong understanding of modern IP-based broadcast infrastructure and live news workflows.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of:
    • Broadcast signal flow.
    • Video and audio infrastructure.
    • Networking and enterprise IT systems.
    • Windows and Linux environments.
    • Virtualization and storage platforms.
    • Broadcast automation and newsroom systems.
  • Experience supporting 24/7 mission-critical operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during live broadcasts and breaking news situations.
  • Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings, technical schematics, and systems documentation.
  • SBE certification and/or advanced IT certifications are a plus.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary $145k-$185k compensation range will vary according to experience.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Newsmax Media, Inc.

About Newsmax Media, Inc.

Newsmax Media, Inc., or Newsmax, is a broadcasting and digital media company founded in 1998 by Christopher Ruddy.

For more than a quarter-century, Newsmax has been at the forefront of new media transformation: on the web, on streaming and now with cable and broadcast news.

Newsmax’s mission is to provide Americans with news and information that helps them improve their lives while strengthening freedoms.

Newsmax reaches over 40 million Americans regularly through:

• Newsmax cable news channel, #4 in cable news and in about 60 million homes, on all major cable systems, See: www.newsmaxtv.com/findus

• Newsmax2, the free streaming channel in over 100 million homes

• Newsmax.com visited by 10+ million monthly unique visitors

• Newsmax App -- with over 10 million downloads, free on IOS/Android

• And many more on emails, podcasts, social media, publications!

With headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, New York City and Washington DC, the Company employs approximately 500 people.

Forbes magazine calls Newsmax a “news powerhouse.” The Reuters Institute 2024 survey found Newsmax was one of the top 12 news brands in the U.S.

Start watching Newsmax because it’s “real news for real people.”

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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Year Founded
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Website
newsmax.com
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