Head of Technology & Operations

Head Of Technology And Operations

TEGNA Inc. 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.

WVEC-TV Hampton, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Hampton Roads, 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 WVEC-TV Hampton 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.