Engineering & Operations Manager

Cox Media Group

. Lead the day-to-day operations of broadcast production and editing teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all platforms.

Posted 3/4/2026full-timeDedham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operations of broadcast production and editing teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all platforms.
Provide direct supervision, scheduling, and administrative oversight for production and editing staff.
Serve as a hands-on operational leader, stepping into production or technical roles as needed for breaking news, special coverage, or staffing gaps.
Train, onboard, coach, and mentor operators, ensuring alignment with broadcast standards, workflows, and protocols.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive work environment, modeling strong leadership, communication, and professionalism.
Ensure adequate staffing coverage for live news, special events, and extended coverage situations.
Support the daily technical operation and reliability of broadcast systems, studios, control rooms, edit environments, and news gathering operations.
Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues involving production systems, editing systems, audio, video, and broadcast air chain.
Work closely with the Director of Engineering on engineering projects, system upgrades, preventative maintenance, and workflow improvements.
Provide technical support for live broadcasts, breaking news, and special events, ensuring seamless execution under deadline pressure.
Assist with the maintenance and oversight of broadcast infrastructure, including control room systems, studio equipment, ENG workflows, and related technology.
Help enforce and maintain engineering best practices, documentation, and operational standards.
Ensure compliance with FCC rules, broadcast regulations, and station technical policies.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams as needed to support equipment performance and system reliability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience
Thorough understanding of FCC broadcast regulations and compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of broadcast engineering, newsroom operations, and production workflows
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a live broadcast environment
Reliable, self-motivated leader with strong personal integrity and a positive, solutions-oriented approach
Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and think creatively to resolve problems
Onsite essential role
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in technical environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

broadcast productionediting systemstechnical troubleshootingaudio systemsvideo systemsbroadcast air chainENG workflowsbroadcast engineeringproduction workflowspreventative maintenance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingmultitaskingreliabilityself-motivationintegritycalm under pressurecoaching

Certifications

associate degree in engineeringbachelor's degree in engineeringvalid driver's license