CTO, Sports Media & Broadcast Innovation

Prodigy Search; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A collegiate athletic conference in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to craft and implement a tech strategy that supports operational and commercial objectives. This leader will drive innovation in broadcasting and digital media while overseeing engineering for live broadcasts, cloud infrastructure, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in technology leadership with a solid background in media production and a passion for collegiate athletics.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in sports or media.
• Strong operational acumen with a track record of improving workflow efficiency.
• Passion for collegiate athletics and understanding of NCAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with strategy.
• Lead engineering teams responsible for live and recorded broadcasts.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing cross-functional technology organization.

Skills

Advanced broadcast production systems

Live event engineering

Digital media platforms

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Data governance frameworks

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Advanced degree or technical certifications preferred

Job description

A collegiate athletic conference in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to craft and implement a tech strategy that supports operational and commercial objectives. This leader will drive innovation in broadcasting and digital media while overseeing engineering for live broadcasts, cloud infrastructure, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in technology leadership with a solid background in media production and a passion for collegiate athletics.