Manager, IT
CBS News and Stations
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Minneapolis, MN
Salary:
$112,000
-
$125,000
per year
Contract type: Full time

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role is responsible for leading Media and Information Technology Systems resources and staff, including:
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $112,000.00 - 125,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This role is responsible for leading Media and Information Technology Systems resources and staff, including:
- Manages a team of technical engineers, guides and empowers them to plan, compose, implement, and follow-through to ensure its integration with the station’s strategic plans.
- Acts as a trusted advisor, builds and maintains relationships with station department leaders and executives to develop a clear understanding of business needs. Ensures efficient delivery of IT services to meet those needs, and is able to respond with the agility required to address our 24x7 operation and changing business priorities.
- Maintains consistent currency on new technologies and platforms including service automation, machine learning or AI for operational efficiencies, edge computing, and provides direction on what emerging technologies align with the current and future business strategy.
- Developing excellent support and training for all employees.
- Project management including purchasing, design, documentation and implementation.
- Installation of new equipment.
- Operation and maintenance of the local area network, Wi-Fi, servers, workstations as well as other network devices including broadcasting equipment.
- Data infrastructure trouble-shooting and monitoring.
- Regulatory compliance and documentation.
- Compliance with company security policies, SOX and best practices.
- Desktop computer management, deployment, patching and monitoring.
- Maintaining a hardware inventory of all IT equipment.
- Plant network cabling buildout and documentation.
- Maintaining Active Directory and Open Directory accounts.
- Application support and administration for iNews, Grass Valley Stratus/Edius, Telestream Vantage and other production systems.
- Managing telecom systems including VOIP, data circuits, telephones, cellular phones and mobile device management and end user support.
- Minimum five years’ experience working in Information Technology Systems in a Supervisory role.
- Telecom knowledge including VOIP, Cellular, and data transmissions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Degree in computer science related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Media transcoding, transports and storage.
- Project management experience including design, purchasing, staffing and implementation.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $112,000.00 - 125,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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