Manager, IT

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Overview:

We are seeking a multiskilled IT leader to join our 24x7 live television and production operation. This role is responsible for the stability, security, and strategic direction of IT systems that directly support on air broadcasting, newsroom operations, and business functions. This role requires well-developed technical, organizational and communication skills. The Manager, IT will work as part of the engineering and operations team to plan and implement IT projects including infrastructure upgrades, software and hardware support, and systems integration. This person will also represent local technology team in station group initiatives and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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  Maintain continuity and support all systems in our live television and digital production environment

• Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness for operation

• Lead technical projects from planning through implementation

• Familiar with control room automation, newsroom control systems, asset management, storage and editing platforms

• Work closely with vendors to troubleshoot issues, manage support cases, and maintain service level expectations

• Oversee, when requested, payments to IT related vendors to ensure continuity of provided services

• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and regulatory requirements

• Assess and mitigate operational and cybersecurity risks specific to broadcast and newsroom environments

• Minimize on air impact from IT related incidents

Basic Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering or related field

• 4+ years experience in IT project management

Additional Qualifications:

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  Proven ability to lead technical teams and make decisions in high pressure, time critical environments

• Experience in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, deploying physical and virtual servers

• Experience supporting users in a dynamic workplace

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, Teams, Slack, Active Directory, CrowdStrike

• This role requires after hours or on call support. And on-site support for major station events

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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