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TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

Broadcast Engineer Lead

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in broadcast operations or technology, including leading complex projects.
  • Hands-on experience with broadcast systems, networking, servers, and desktop support.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of key broadcast and information technology systems.
  • Set system architecture and engineering standards within corporate guidelines, and recommend technology roadmaps.
  • Plan, design, and deliver local, capital, and corporate engineering projects.
  • Design and approve integration of studios, control rooms, transmission, automation, and asset management systems.
  • Guide engineering staff, delegate routine work, and review work for quality.
  • Maintain servers, storage, and networks; resolve complex issues; and support HVAC, UPS, and backup power.
  • Ensure adherence to FCC, information technology security, OSHA, and disaster recovery requirements.
  • Maintain engineering standards, wiring documentation, and operating procedures.
  • Coordinate with corporate engineering, vendors, information technology security, and station leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of satellite, microwave, and IP newsgathering.

About the Company

TEGNA

Local news broadcaster with multiple stations

TEGNA provides local news and advertising services. It operates 64 TV stations across 51 U.S. markets and distributes content via web, mobile apps, streaming, and traditional TV. Each station offers live and on-demand news, weather, and sports through Roku and Amazon Fire TV apps. TEGNA produces trusted news content and civic stories, while supporting local businesses with advertising solutions across television, digital, and OTT through Premion. The company differentiates itself by owning top network affiliates in major markets, operating multicast networks (True Crime Network, Twist, Quest), and offering cross-platform local news and targeted advertising to reach local audiences. Its goal is to help communities thrive by delivering truthful reporting and providing sustainable, community-focused media services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Founded
2017

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