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# Head of Technology & Operation

- **Company:** Tegna Inc.
- **Location:** Spokane, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,200.0 - $91,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Cyber Security, Systems Integration
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2c6017593885521e

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Technology management?, Do you have a Trade school?, * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role.

 * Strong customer service skills and unfailing professionalism. Impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Demonstrated strong leadership with a focus on team management.
 * Understanding of IT processes including security, workflow, and management.
 * In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including: ENPS, production control room automation, RF transmission, broadcast switchers, router systems, field cameras, and signal path workflows.
 * Strong project management experience.
 * Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure.
 * Current driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

## Description

* 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 with FCC rules and regulations.
 * Manage compliance with critical security policies, including account, password security, vulnerability protection, virus protection, untrusted network, and IT incident reporting policies.
 * Manage business continuity and disaster/cyber security contingency plans.
 * Maintain financial responsibility for the engineering department including expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews.
 * Oversee station OSHA compliance.
 * Monitor and scrutinize daily on-air technical quality.
 * Lead workflow improvements for both on-air and online products.
 * Manage vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance, security, and janitorial services.
 * Manage leases relating to technology.
 * Lead capital planning and submission process for station.
 * Lead project planning and project management for station-wide initiatives.


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