Who we are: NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation has an immediate opening for a Director of Engineering to join our unique, multifaceted broadcast operation based in our DC studios.Responsibilities: NewsNation’s Director of Engineering will assist with technology innovation, support and maintenance of our state-of-the-art broadcast technology installation. Reporting to the Director of Operations DC, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day technical work associated with the NewsNation operation. As a rapidly growing news operation, NewsNation is pushing the envelope in all areas of local and remote news production. With two studios, two control rooms, four flash cameras, remote facilities and nearly non-stop production, project management and innovation skills will be tested daily.Required Experience/Skills:
Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, is essential.
Expert-level knowledge of current and next-generation digital television architecture, equipment, and standards, including video-over-IP, encoders, decoders, distribution, routing, switching, newsroom systems, etc.
Experience with Ross preferred.
Strong Production engineering skills and knowledge around systems installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Experience with Bitcentral, Ross, TVU, and numerous other videos over IP systems is a plus.
Strong IT skills, including TCP/IP networking concepts and equipment, storage systems, redundant computer system concepts, administration, etc.
Ability to respond to trouble calls in a 24×7 environment (including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Ability to use wireCAD for wiring and design.
Excellent verbal, written, and people skills.
Budget experience managing both Opex and Capex budgets.
Experience in large systems integration/installation a plus
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Based in Washington DC
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
