****, the *** -owned station in
Austin TX has an im *** te opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and Operations. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for (including but not limited to)
- Managing short-and-long term technology strategy
- Day-to-day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core infrastructure, *** , 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
Requirements: - Leads capital planning and submission process for station
- Leads project planning and project management for station wide initiatives
- Strong customer ser *** skills and unfailing 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
- In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies such as ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral *** management systems, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers and routers preferred.
- Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of five 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
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Medium work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.
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Benefits: *** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** 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 *** '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 *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About *** *** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .
EEO statement:
*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]
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