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TEGNA · 1 day ago

Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations to manage technology strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining operational excellence.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 of FCC rules and regulations

Manage compliance of critical security policies, including Account, Password Security, Vulnerability Protection, Virus Protection, Untrusted Network, and IT Incident Reporting policies

Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Contingency plans

Maintain financial responsibility for the Engineering and Production Departments including - expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews

Monitors and creatively scrutinizes daily on-air technical quality

Leads workflow improvements for both on-air and online products

Manages vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance and security

Leads capital planning and submission process for station

Leads project planning and project management for station wide initiatives

Qualification

Broadcast technologiesIT processesLeadershipCustomer serviceProject managementCommunication skillsTeam managementDecision making

Required

Strong customer service skills and consistent professionalism

Demonstrate good 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

Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure

Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education with a minimum of three years' supervisory or management experience in broadcast operations or technology

Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces

Must be able to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24x7x365 operation

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies such as ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral media management systems, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers and routers

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.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

H1B Sponsorship

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