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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Technology - **Company:** Graham Media Group - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Network Segmentation, Technical Debt - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9b4205a78e13ea7f ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in computing, engineering, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience that makes you the smartest person in the equipment room. * 5+ years as a Director of Technology/Engineering or equivalent leadership role, ideally at a major news operation. * Deep fluency in broadcast engineering: news production, live event production, studio operations, file-based workflows, editing, transport, and transmission. * Experience designing or transitioning to IP-based production environments and cloud-connected infrastructure. * Hands-on experience with control room automation systems (Ross, Ignite, ELC, or similar). * Practical knowledge of - or genuine curiosity about - AI applications in media: workflow automation, transcription and captioning tools, content intelligence, and predictive maintenance. * Proven track record managing capital projects, vendor relationships, and technology lifecycles without letting things go sideways. * Experience with ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV infrastructure (or a clear path to getting there fast). * The ability to translate complex technical decisions into plain language for non-technical stakeholders and leadership., * Experience building AI-assisted newsroom tools or workflows - whether vendor-selected or homegrown * Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices specific to broadcast environments (OT/IT convergence, ransomware resilience, network segmentation) * Experience with cloud-based master control, remote production, or virtualized broadcast infrastructure * Familiarity with Nielsen systems and the technical dimensions of ratings measurement * A mindset that sees technology not just as infrastructure, but as a competitive advantage, You're calm under pressure and sharp when it counts. You lead people as well as you manage systems. You stay ahead of the industry - you know what's coming before it arrives - and you know how to build the case internally to move toward it. You believe local news matters, and you want the technology you build to reflect that. ## Description You'll report directly to the General Manager and own everything technology at WDIV - from the control room to the cloud. More specifically: * Lead and develop a team of broadcast engineers and IT professionals, building a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous learning. * Drive the station's technology roadmap, with a clear eye toward AI-assisted workflows, IP-based infrastructure, next-gen distribution, and automation that frees our journalists and creatives to do their best work. * Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools across the newsroom, production, and operations - identifying opportunities where technology can enhance workflows, improve content quality, and support the work of our teams. * Own the station's multi-platform content distribution strategy across broadcast, streaming, OTT, and emerging platforms - ensuring reliable delivery everywhere our audience is. * Oversee the physical plant: facilities, equipment lifecycle, capital planning, and the day-to-day reliability of a 24/7 operation. * Manage the full technology budget - operating and capital - with sound fiscal discipline and a bias toward strategic investment over technical debt. * Partner with News, Sales, Programming, and Creative Services to develop modern workflows that accelerate content production without sacrificing quality. * Serve as the station's internal authority on emerging broadcast standards (ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV, IP production environments, cloud playout, etc.) and their practical application for WDIV. * Collaborate actively with Graham Media Group's VP of Technology and technology leaders across all GMG markets - sharing best practices, contributing to group-wide initiatives, and helping build the kind of newsroom tech infrastructure that sets the standard for the whole company. * Maintain FCC, OSHA, SMPTE, and ATSC compliance across all technical operations. ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? 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