Regional Head of Tech & Ops — Lead Broadcast Innovation

TEGNA, Inc.; Texas, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans through BCBS

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health mental health program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Regional Head of Technology & Operations to lead and maintain broadcast and IT technologies across multiple media properties. You will oversee budgets, ensure operational excellence, and collaborate with Content, Marketing, Technology and Operations teams to drive strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on production tech experience, cloud knowledge, and excellent communication. Travel and onsite support for a 24x7x365 operation are expected.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in technology or operations management.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Strong technical expertise in the listed broadcast platforms (Sony ELC, Chyron Prime, Singular Live, BTI, Bitcentral, Harmonic Spectrum, XOS, Dante).
• Hands-on experience with production tools and editing software.
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and data solutions.
• Experience managing complex technical projects with Agile methodologies, clear stakeholder communication and risk management.
• Experience with Wrike and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of Technology and Operations across multiple media properties.
• Ensure operational excellence and build/manage budgets (operational and capital).
• Maintain compliance and oversee physical security; lead local leaders and staff.
• Collaborate with local leadership on strategic plans and project execution.
• Assist in technical support for critical hardware and software; lead special projects.
• Lead affiliate technology, performance, and roadmap; evaluate and implement initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless workflow and integration between systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation; continuously refine processes using AI tools.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Sony ELC

Chyron Prime

Singular Live

BTI

Bitcentral

Harmonic Spectrum

XOS

Dante Audio

Wrike

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Regional Head of Technology & Operations to lead and maintain broadcast and IT technologies across multiple media properties. You will oversee budgets, ensure operational excellence, and collaborate with Content, Marketing, Technology and Operations teams to drive strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on production tech experience, cloud knowledge, and excellent communication. Travel and onsite support for a 24x7x365 operation are expected.