Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations
Core
Leading engineering and IT teams to support 24/7/365 broadcast technologies, live programming, and station infrastructure for a local news station.
Role type
Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations
Builds
Live programming, newsroom systems, transmission, and online products for a local ABC affiliate.
Domain
Broadcast media / Local news
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcast technology management, IT security policy enforcement, business continuity planning, budget management, vendor contract negotiation, project management, FCC compliance, equipment maintenance, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral media management, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers and routers
Responsibilities
Manage short and long-term technology strategy, oversee daily operations including equipment integration and maintenance, ensure FCC compliance and security policies, manage business continuity plans, lead capital planning and project management, monitor on-air technical quality, manage vendor contracts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management