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The Vice President, Global Video Operations & Technology Services is a senior technology leader responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and evolution of AP’s global video delivery, broadcast infrastructure, and enterprise technology services.

This executive combines strategic leadership with extensive hands‑on experience in video operations and broadcast engineering. They demonstrate a proven track record of guiding teams through complex, high‑pressure operating environments while driving innovation, service excellence, and cost efficiency.

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and partners closely with leaders across Editorial, Revenue, Product, and Cybersecurity to ensure the reliability, innovation, and modernization of AP’s mission supporting both editorial excellence and business growth.

This role is at the heart of AP’s transformation — bridging next generation video technology and global operations to ensure our trusted reporting reaches billions with speed, reliability, and innovation.

Candidates will combine deep technical mastery with strategic, people‑centered leadership and strong cross‑functional collaboration attitude that inspires teams and strengthens AP’s position as the world’s most reliable news source.

• Oversee AP’s video supply chain for both live and file‑based content — from camera and ingest, to production, packaging and global distribution.
• Ensure 24/7 reliability through master control centers in London, New York, and Washington, D.C., maintaining world‑class standards for availability and resilience.
• Lead the modernization of video technologies, accelerating the transition to IP and cloud‑based workflows, while integrating AI automation across the video lifecycle.
• Partner with Editorial leadership to align technical infrastructure with storytelling needs and real‑time coverage demands.

• Lead the Operations Control Center (OCC) to deliver proactive, ITIL‑aligned monitoring, incident, problem, and change management across all AP technology systems.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness for critical editorial and delivery platforms.
• Drive automation, analytics, and continuous improvement in service reliability, working closely with cybersecurity on resilience and threat mitigation.
• Act as the accountable owner of system reliability, communicating performance and impacts clearly to AP’s senior leadership and customers.

• Oversee AP’s global technical support ecosystem — including customer‑facing helpdesk, employee support, and bureau‑level field services.
• Modernize support through automation, AI‑assisted workflows, and self‑service capabilities.
• Ensure consistent desk‑side delivery excellence across AP’s global network of bureaus and newsrooms.
• Direct technical support for global live events (Olympics, Super Bowl, elections, major entertainment awards), ensuring flawless coverage.

• Lead enterprise platforms that enable secure, seamless collaboration, including Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, and related systems.
• Oversee identity and access management (Azure AD), endpoint lifecycle management, and enterprise patching and software deployment using Intune and CMDB tools.
• Manage deployment and training for AI‑powered productivity tools (OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot), driving adoption across AP.
• Supervise the provisioning of technology solutions for field photographers and video journalists.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO on global technology operations and video strategy.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence across diverse, global teams.
• Manage multimillion‑dollar operational and capital budgets, leading vendor sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations to optimize performance and cost.
• Foster collaborative relationships with AP’s Editorial, Product, and Business teams to align operational priorities with enterprise strategy.

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in global technology or broadcast operations within a 24/7 media, broadcast, or digital content organization.
• Proven hands‑on expertise in digital video operations and broadcast engineering, including live event production, IP workflows, and cloud‑based distribution systems.
• Strong command of modern IT Service Management (ITSM) and operational excellence frameworks that blend automation, human support, and security.
• Experience in AI‑driven workflow transformation and adoption of next‑generation productivity and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, geographically dispersed teams through change in challenging, high‑pressure environments and manage large‑scale, mission‑critical operations with precision and empathy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business narratives.
• Strong financial and vendor management acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent executive experience preferred).
• Willingness to travel internationally to support operations, bureaus, and live events.

• This is a hybrid role, with in‑office presence required for at least three days per week.
• International travel will be required to support operations, bureaus, customers, and global events.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or able to obtain UK work authorization.

Application deadline is December 2, at 11:59PM ET

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