Head of Technology & Operation

Responsibilities

• Manage short- and long-term technology strategy and capital planning for the station.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including equipment integration and maintenance for studios, control rooms, post-production, and transmission.
• Lead engineering, IT, and production teams in a 24/7/365 broadcast environment.
• Ensure compliance with FCC rules, OSHA standards, and critical IT security policies.
• Manage business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity contingency plans.
• Maintain financial responsibility for the engineering department, including budgeting and expense approvals.
• Manage vendor contracts, technology leases, and facility maintenance services.
• Monitor daily on-air technical quality and lead workflow improvements for on-air and online products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a broadcast operations or technology management role.
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including ENPS, production control room automation, RF transmission, and signal path workflows.
• Strong understanding of IT processes, including security and workflow management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong project management experience and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% on the first 4% of pay.
• Access to virtual doctor appointments via Teladoc and therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
• Support for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.

About the Company

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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. KREM 2 is the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Spokane.