TEGNA · 1 day ago
Head of Technology & Operations
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Head of Technology and Operations to lead the engineering, IT, and production teams supporting broadcast technologies in a 24/7 environment.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
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
Qualification
Required
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
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
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
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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