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Paramount

Manager, News Technology Services

Paramount, New York, New York, us, 10261

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#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.

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 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, including 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 travel may be required – up to 20%.

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

Must be fluent with Windows OS & macOS.

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 (New York City, California, Colorado, Washington and most other geographies – starting pay varies with location, market demands, experience, training, and education).

What We Offer

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits: 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

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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 paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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