Head of Technology & Operations

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, transmission, and post-production.
• 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 vendor contract management.
• 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, RF transmission, broadcast switchers, and router systems.
• Strong project management experience and ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team management and customer service.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4%.
• 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.

About the Company

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile, streaming, and linear television. WTSP-TV is the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Tampa.