Head of Broadcast Technology & Operations
Core
Leading engineering, IT, and production teams to support 24/7/365 broadcast technologies for a local CBS affiliate.
Role type
Head of Broadcast Technology & Operations
Builds
Live programming, online products, and station-wide initiatives
Domain
Broadcast media / Local news
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcast operations management, IT security management, project management, budgeting, vendor contract management, FCC compliance, OSHA compliance, technical workflow optimization, capital planning, equipment maintenance oversight
Preferred skills
Leadership in high-pressure environments, quick decision-making, understanding of signal path workflows
Technologies
ENPS, production control room automation, RF transmission, broadcast switchers, router systems, field cameras
Responsibilities
Managing short- and long-term technology strategy, overseeing equipment integration and maintenance for core infrastructure and transmission, monitoring on-air technical quality, managing business continuity and disaster/cyber security contingency plans, maintaining financial responsibility for the engineering department, leading workflow improvements for on-air and online products, managing vendor contracts and leases, leading capital planning and project management for station-wide initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management focus
