Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations

Strong customer service skills and consistent professionalism

Understanding of IT processes including security, workflow, and management

In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies such as ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral media management systems, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers and routers preferred

Must be able to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24x7x365 operation

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA 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 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.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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 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 Department including - expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews

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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WNEP-TV

, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Wilkes Barre, PA. has an immediate opening for an experienced, versatile

Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations

. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations. The Head of Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the Engineering and Information Technology teams, which support WNEP broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment.