Manager, News Technology Services

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In This Role You’ll:

The Manager, News Technology Services leads technical operations for CBS News, managing technology infrastructure, hardware lifecycle, vendor relationships, and newsroom systems for major national and international coverage. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Leadership & Project Oversight

· Plan and deliver technology projects supporting news operations (broadcast, digital, live events).

· Oversee technology setup, logistics, and staffing for major news events.

· Coordinate cross-functional teams for system migrations, upgrades, and testing.

· Communicate goals, timelines, and outcomes to key partners and management

Technology & Infrastructure Management

· Manage lifecycle of technology assets (procurement, deployment, maintenance, disposal) across multiple locations.

· Ensure robust system administration, patching, vulnerability remediation, and monitoring using enterprise tools.

· Participate in administration of enterprise applications and user provisioning (Active Directory, OKTA, O365, Citrix, JAMF).

· Maintain system reliability, security, and compliance. (encompassing high-risk environments)

Financial & Vendor Management

· Develop and oversee budgets, capital purchase requests, scopes of work, purchase orders, and invoice processing.

· Participate in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationships with Corp Business Affairs and Corp Vendor Management.

· Provide financial updates to News and Corporate Finance; resolve invoice discrepancies and renew contracts.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

· Establish and implement IT service management guidelines and information security (ITIL or similar frameworks).

· Oversee employee onboarding/offboarding, asset recovery, and compliance with HR and Legal requirements.

· Monitor ServiceNow incidents and requests; establish KPIs and operational metrics.

· Lead incident response, security assessments, and InfoSec initiatives.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

· Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technical team.

· Coordinate staffing schedules and resource allocation

· Champion, knowledge sharing, documentation, and training.

· Liaise between inter-company technical teams, news leadership, and external partners.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

· Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical partners.

· Maintain organized documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.

· Engage proactively with business units, InfoSec, Network Engineering, and other departments.

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

· BA/BS of computer science, broadcasting, business Administration or equivalent work experience

· 3+ years managing a team of 10+ staff

· Must be available on weekends, holidays, overnights. Extended shift hours may be required.

· Some domestic travels may be required – up to 20%

· Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 45lbs.

· Must be fluent with Windows OS & mac OS.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - 130,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.  

• 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.
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