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Head of Broadcast Technology & Operations

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Wbns-tv Columbus
$88K–$115K/yrFull-timeOn-site3w ago
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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

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.EEO statement :Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. 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.

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