Head of Broadcast Technology & Operations
About the role
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company that provides local news and services. WBNS-TV, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus, is seeking a Head of Technology and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage short- and long-term technology strategy.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and transmission for all live programming.
- Ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
- Oversee compliance with critical security policies, including account, password security, vulnerability protection, virus protection, untrusted network, and IT incident reporting policies.
- Manage business continuity and disaster/cyber security contingency plans.
- Maintain financial responsibility for the engineering department including expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews.
- Oversee station OSHA compliance.
- Maintain daily on-air technical quality.
- Lead workflow improvements for both on-air and online products.
- Manage vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance, security, and janitorial services.
- Manage leases relating to technology.
- Lead capital planning and submission process for station.
- Lead project planning and project management for station-wide initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role.
- Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
- Demonstrated strong leadership with a focus on team management.
- In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including: ENPS, production control room automation, RF transmission, broadcast switchers, router systems, field cameras, and signal path workflows.
- Strong project management experience.
- Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure.
Qualifications
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) matching up to 80% of eligible contributions.
- Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
- PTO and nine paid holidays.
Pay
$87,500 - $115,000 USD
Schedule
N/A
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) matching up to 80% of eligible contributions.
- Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
- PTO and nine paid holidays.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) matching up to 80% of eligible contributions.
- Free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
- PTO and nine paid holidays.
EEO Statement
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