Indianapolis,IN
TEGNA, Inc.
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than?100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
13WTHR is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Supervisor of Technology and Operations to lead our broadcast and IT infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic leadership of the engineering and technology team to ensure the reliability, innovation, and efficiency of our broadcast and digital platforms.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate technical coverage.
• Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships with a customer service mindset.
Technical Operations
• Oversee daily operations of the Technology department.
• Manage and maintain broadcast and IT infrastructure, including studio, transmitter, and remote facilities.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Maintain and design broadcast systems (e.g., routers, control rooms, studios, newsroom systems, weather systems).
Project & Compliance Management
• Plan and manage local, capital, and corporate technology projects.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and internal documentation standards.
• Administer the technical support ticketing system and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate on budget planning and equipment procurement.
Training & Innovation
• Provide training on IT and broadcast systems to support station operations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in broadcast engineering, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast operations and technology.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of broadcast systems, networking, servers, and end-user support.
• Experience with field operations including satellite, microwave, and IP newsgathering technologies is a plus.
• Cisco certification and experience configuring network switches and firewalls preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including lifting or pushing up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% – 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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http://www.tegna.com/explore-careers