Director of Technology

Paramount Pictures; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for virtual engagement events

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is looking for a Director of Technology in Boston to lead technical strategy and execution for their multi-platform content center. This role involves overseeing broadcast and streaming operations, ensuring innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate should have proven leadership in broadcast engineering, strong strategic planning skills, and a background in television transmission and digital workflows. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $175,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in broadcast engineering or multi-platform media environments.
• Deep expertise in television transmission and streaming technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead all engineering and technical operations for broadcast and digital streaming platforms.
• Drive innovation across television and streaming workflows.

Skills

Leadership in broadcast engineering

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of FCC regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

WBZ-TV/CBS Boston is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Technology to lead the technical strategy and execution of our multi-platform content center. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring the operational excellence, innovation, and future-readiness of our broadcast and streaming infrastructure. Reporting directly to the President and General Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Division Senior Vice President of Engineering, the Director of Technology will play a critical role in shaping the technical vision of a modern television station and streaming operation in one of the nation’s most competitive media markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Lead all engineering and technical operations for broadcast and digital streaming platforms
• Oversee technical infrastructure supporting news production, content distribution, and multi-platform delivery
• Drive innovation across television and streaming workflows
• Ensure regulatory compliance, signal integrity, cybersecurity, and operational reliability
• Collaborate with station and division leadership on capital planning, vendor relationships, and technology budgets
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering specialist team
• Partner with Director of News Operations and Production to prioritize station projects

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in broadcast engineering and/or multi-platform media environments
• Deep expertise in television transmission, studio systems, newsroom workflows, and streaming technologies
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Experience leading technical transformation initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and executive leadership
• Knowledge of FCC regulations and industry best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred

Hiring Salary Range

$150,000.00 – 175,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Generous paid time off
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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