TelevisaUnivision · 1 day ago
Director, Technology
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTelevisaUnivision is looking for a Director of Technology to join their Engineering department in Atlanta, GA. The role involves supervising the installation, maintenance, and repair of TV studio/transmitter equipment while ensuring compliance with FCC technical requirements and collaborating with various departments.
Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocial Media Marketing
Responsibilities
Supports and maintains a top market news production operation
Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance
Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed
Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws
Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance
Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc
Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems
Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems
Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed
Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting
Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the station’s capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements
Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance
Qualification
Required
Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience
Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries
FCC General Class License
SBE Certifications
Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA)
VMWare certification desired
Must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems
In-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies
Experience supporting Live Television Production activities
A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment
Excellent communication skills
Excellent team leadership skills
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation
Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations
Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite)
Working knowledge of computer networking technology
Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level
Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of generators and UPS systems
Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics
Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to (50) lbs
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish a plus
Benefits
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and employee support programs
401K
Various life and insurance plans
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Company
TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision is a Mexican-American media company which owns the American Spanish language broadcast network Univision.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
TelevisaUnivision has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.74BKey Investors
SOFTBANK Latin America Ventures
2024-01-18Debt Financing· $240.7M
2023-07-24Debt Financing· $500M
2021-04-13Series C· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Alegre
Chief Executive Officer
Wade Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-21
Sports Business Journal
2025-12-19
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