Assistant Director of Technology

Graham Media Group stations WJXT and WCWJ, in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a technically sophisticated manager with a history of innovative design, leadership, construction and implementation of industry leading broadcast, streaming and IT technologies and practices to serve as Assistant Director of Technology.

WJXT is the number one media station in northeast Florida producing 65+ hours of live news and local programming per week along with the #1 rated local news website. The Assistant Director of Technology will be a leadership position in the Engineering department, under the Director of Technology, who will assist in the decision-making and implementation of department goals and initiatives, and who will directly manage a diverse staff of IT and engineering specialists and technicians. The overall responsibilities will include management of IT operations, broadcast maintenance and broadcast operations, and assisting in strategic planning within the Engineering department. This position will work in close partnership with the stations News Director and News Operations Manager to proactively support the News Department.

Experience:

This position reports to the Director of Technology to assist in coordination and implementation of strategic technology and operations initiatives for digital and broadcast platforms.

The Assistant Director of Technology will help supervise and manage the IT and engineering technical teams within the Engineering department. This position will also assist with all aspects of the stations broadcast and multi-platform content distribution. The Assistant Director of Technology helps to lead a team of broadcast engineers and IT professionals, ensuring that the department effectively and proactively services the stations news, local programming, and digital operational needs. This role assists in overseeing the physical plant operations and improvements. The Assistant Director of Technology assists with preparing the fiscal operating budget for the department, including capital budget.

This mission critical role will be responsible for collaboration with all station departments and stakeholders on new technologies and workflow development to enable high quality, fast-paced content creation and will assist in leading the technical side of the creative vision for WJXT/WCWJs digital and on-air experiences across all distribution platforms.

Requirements:

Applicant should have a bachelors degree (computing or engineering program preferred) and/or formal training in IT or a related field and/or equivalent experience. Previous employment in the capacity of Assistant Director of Technology/Engineering or minimum of 5 years as Engineering Supervisor or similar position, in broadcasting, production or institutional organization is preferred. Experience at a major news operation is highly desirable. Familiarity with all applicable FCC, FAA, and OSHA rules & regulations as well as recommended practices of SMPTE and ATSC will be considered.

Excellent verbal and writing skills will be expected as well as strong interpersonal skills. Proven experience as a team builder and leader that provides clear structure and managerial oversight of the Engineering department.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some travel with occasional night, weekend, and on-call work in support of a 24-7 multi-platform operation.

Requirements:

Skilled in managing stress and crises, with the ability to multi-task, make appropriate decisions under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Comprehensive knowledge of a broadcast station encompassing news production, live event production, studio operations, file-based content creation, editing, transport, and transmission.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Ability to integrate new technologies into media operation on multiple delivery platforms such as broadcast, streaming and OTT.

Experience in administration of broadcast file workflows.

Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing, and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.

Ability to successfully work with outside vendors and external services.

Knowledgeable in control room automation systems (ELC, Ignite or Ross).

Additional Information:

WJXT/WCWJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WJXT/WCWJ will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Contact:

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