Head of Technology & Operations
Core
Leading engineering, IT, and production teams to support 24/7/365 broadcast technologies for a local news station.
Role type
Head of Technology and Operations
Builds
Broadcast infrastructure, live programming transmission, and online news products
Domain
Local news broadcasting
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
Preferred skills
leadership, decision-making under pressure
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 studios, ensuring compliance with FCC rules and security policies, managing business continuity and disaster plans, leading capital planning and project management for station-wide initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
