Executive Director of Technology

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Technology to lead broadcast and production technology, technical infrastructure, and distributed technology teams. The role will establish a unified technology strategy, oversee technical reliability and team development, and set standards for support, maintenance, documentation, and disaster recovery. Responsibilities include planning studios, control rooms, transmission, remote production, and infrastructure; leading major incidents and technical projects; and developing a multi-year technology roadmap with investment priorities. The Executive Director will also build training and mentorship programs, coordinate with technical partners, and communicate risks and recommendations to operational and executive leaders. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in broadcast, television, live-production technology, or a related field, including leadership of teams in a complex live-media environment. Strong knowledge of broadcast production systems, signal flow, transmission, remote production, and supporting infrastructure is required, along with experience managing projects, facility upgrades, and geographically distributed teams. The role also calls for talent development, troubleshooting, vendor and project management, and experience working with represented and non-represented employees. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required; relevant certifications, national news experience, and familiarity with IP-based broadcast, streaming, and digital production technologies are advantageous.