TEGNA Inc

Head of Broadcast Technology & Operations

TEGNA Inc$87K — $115K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years in broadcast operations/technology management.
  • Strong customer service and professionalism with excellent communication skills.
  • Proven leadership abilities with a focus on team management.
  • Knowledge of IT security processes and workflows.
  • Expertise in broadcast technologies, including ENPS and RF transmission.

Responsibilities

  • Manage short- and long-term technology strategies.
  • Oversee daily operations and equipment maintenance for live programming.
  • Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and station OSHA standards.
  • Oversee IT security and incident reporting policies.
  • Maintain financial oversight for the engineering department, including budgeting.
  • Lead capital planning and project management initiatives.
  • Enhance workflow efficiency for on-air and online products.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs.
  • Disability and life insurance for added security.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4% vested from day one.
  • Access to free virtual medical consultations and therapy sessions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays annually.
Full Job Description
WBNS-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus, has an opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and Operations. We are looking for a proven leader with strong technical judgment, effective communication skills, possessing an understanding of current and future technology needs with a passion for innovation. The Head of Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the engineering, IT, and production teams that support the overall WBNS-TV broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. Responsibilities: • Managing short- and long-term technology strategy. • Day-to-day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and transmission for all live programming. • Oversee compliance with FCC rules and regulations. • Manage 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. • Monitor and scrutinize 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 combination of experience and education and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role. • Strong customer service skills and unfailing professionalism. Impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated strong leadership with a focus on team management. • Understanding of IT processes including security, workflow, and 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. #LI-MS1 Pay Range $87,500-$115,000 USD Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

About TEGNA Inc

TEGNA Inc is a media company that operates 62 television stations in 51 markets across the United States. The company's stations reach approximately 39 percent of all television households in the United States. TEGNA's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. The company also operates digital businesses, including Cars.com, CareerBuilder, and G/O Digital. TEGNA is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and has approximately 11,000 employees.
Learn more about TEGNA Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$482.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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