Vice President, Technology (WPVI)

About the role

WPVI-TV, the ABC Owned Television station serving Philadelphia and the surrounding tri-state region, is seeking an experienced and innovative Vice President, Technology to lead all broadcast, IT, and technical operations for Action News and the station's multi-platform content ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, broadcast technology, IT, and facilities operations for WPVI.
• Ensure the reliability, resiliency, security, and performance of systems supporting a 24/7 news and content operation.
• Develop and execute technology strategies that support business objectives, newsroom innovation, and audience growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff.
• Manage capital and operating budgets, vendor relationships, and technology procurement.
• Drive modernization initiatives, workflow improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with station leadership and ABC Owned Television Stations teams to implement enterprise technology strategies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to station leadership on technology investments, risk management, and future capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in media technology, operations, and project management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing technical teams in complex, mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and day-to-day operations while influencing senior leadership on strategic decisions and organizational direction.
• Exceptional strategic planning, critical thinking, project management, and operational leadership skills.
• Experience leading large-scale technology initiatives, infrastructure projects, and organizational change efforts.
• Strong experience managing vendor relationships, technology procurement, contract negotiations, and budget optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business partners, executive leadership, and end users across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to balance immediate operational priorities with long-term technology strategy and innovation.
• Commitment to customer service, responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a television broadcast, digital media, or live production environment.
• Knowledge of modern broadcast systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, networking, and content distribution platforms.
• Experience leading technology transformation and modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with unionized environments.

About ABC Owned TV Stations

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.