Manager of Broadcast Technology & Engineering- NBC4/T44

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Job Description

The role is a critical part of the Technology & Operations leadership team at NBC4/T44 in Washington, DC.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated advanced capability in the design, implementation and management of broadcast Engineering and IT technologies and operational models within a mission critical broadcasting environment, specifically in Local News. The candidate will focus on excellence, quality and enhancing capabilities, both technology and staff

Job Duties:

• Help oversee the end-to-end delivery of all the Station core broadcast and IT infrastructure that are in daily use
• Manage, support, troubleshoot, enhance, and upgrade our mission critical Systems
• In depth understanding of Station’s IT environment and all core systems and infrastructure
• Liaise with corporate IT and ensure adherence to company policies, security practices & standards
• Leverage new technology to develop innovative solutions for complex architecture and operational challenges
• Lead and manage multiple projects from conceptual stage through design to launch including budget tracking and reporting
• Maintain the reliability of all critical on-air systems with zero downtime as the goal
• Develop new workflows designed to improve quality and reduce flaws
• Design and implement permanent technical solutions
• Responsible for the management and tracking of all department assets
• Assist in strategic planning and initiatives, including completion of annual operating and Capital budgets
• Risk Management: Assess all issues, adds, changes to mitigate impact to station
• Manage issue tracking in SharePoint and ensure Root Cause analysis and prompt closure of open tickets.
• Make new technology recommendations, identify best practices, and establish high operating standards
• Develop and document (SOP’s and Engineering Documents) best operational practices and ensure adherence
• Adhere to and implementation of strict change management procedures
• Help grow and develop Engineering and IT staff
• Interface with all levels of management & user community
• Work closely with key business unit leaders
• Forge and foster positive relationships with Infrastructure & support teams external to WRC (e.g. Facilities, Broadcast Operations/Engineering, Corporate IT)
• Seek opportunities to reduce spend/increase newsgathering efficiency by implementation of smart technology

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of managing mission critical Broadcast / IT environments at a TV Station: preferably in News
• Must be willing to work onsite in Washington, D.C.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available on evenings and some weekends, on call 24/7
• Travel as needed

Desired Characteristics

• Proven track record in WAN / LAN networking and security management including remote sites in conjunction with Corp IT.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge IT technologies including SMPTE 2110 architecture and workflows, NMOS protocol and familiarity with JT-NM initiatives
• Working knowledge and understanding of complex systems including: ATSC On-Air systems; Automation, Studios, Control Rooms; Communications technologies, monitoring and internet technologies
• Working knowledge of Newsroom Production Systems. Experience with Dalet Galaxy heavily desired
• Working knowledge of edit systems, including Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Working knowledge of Service Now for asset tracking and reporting
• Experience in building large scale systems to support bu