Director Of Technology Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in broadcast engineering, media technology, or related technical environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex operations.
• Experience supporting television and radio transmission systems.
• Experience with streaming platforms, digital distribution, and IP-based media workflows.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast transmission systems, studio operations, master control, and production technologies.
• Familiarity with Audio over IP, Video over IP, networking, cloud infrastructure, and digital media delivery systems.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations, EAS requirements, and broadcast compliance obligations.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of ATSC 3.0 and emerging broadcast technologies preferred
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License preferred
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical operations supporting WHYY television, radio, streaming, and digital distribution services.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of broadcast, production, transmission, and streaming systems.
• Direct maintenance and operational support of broadcast facilities, transmitters, towers, studios, master control, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee engineering support for live productions, remote broadcasts, special events, and content distribution.
• Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and coordinate response to technical emergencies and outages.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Conduct hiring, evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and succession planning activities.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on supporting content creation and audience service.
• Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor-management relationships.
• Develop and implement a long-term technology roadmap aligned with organizational priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
• Evaluate and implement technologies related to ATSC 3.0, cloud-based workflows, Audio over IP, Video over IP, streaming, automation, and content distribution.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to align technology investments with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, EAS requirements, tower regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and industry standards.
• Oversee engineering documentation, inspections, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain technical readiness for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend capital equipment purchases and infrastructure investments.
• Manage engineering-related grants and technology projects as assigned.
• Ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with PBS, NPR, distribution partners, technology vendors, consultants, and industry organizations.
• Manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and technical partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with News, Radio, Television, Digital Studios, Production, and Administrative departments to support organizational objectives.