ABC's KTRK TV Station Seeks VP of Technology with Media Expertise
In a bid to bolster its technical prowess, ABC-owned television station KTRK is on the hunt for a seasoned Vice President of Technology. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in media technology, operations, and project management, with a minimum of five years in a leadership role.
As the chief technological officer of the station, the VP will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and resilience of all systems required to run a 24/7 news operation. This includes overseeing the team of broadcast engineers, IT specialists, and facility technicians, as well as managing master control operators for ABC's streaming channels.
To secure this position, candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, and expertise in managing complex technical projects. The ideal candidate will also possess advanced knowledge of new and traditional television broadcast equipment and systems, including master control and newsroom automation, routers, asset management systems, non-linear editing systems, and networked storage systems.
Additionally, the VP must have experience working with industry vendors to obtain quotes, clarify requirements, and ensure optimal technology procurements. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential due to frequent interactions with end-users, management, and engineering SMEs across ABC OTV.
The successful candidate will be part of a team that values innovation, quality standards, employee growth, and a healthy work-life balance. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job seekers from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
In a bid to bolster its technical prowess, ABC-owned television station KTRK is on the hunt for a seasoned Vice President of Technology. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in media technology, operations, and project management, with a minimum of five years in a leadership role.
As the chief technological officer of the station, the VP will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and resilience of all systems required to run a 24/7 news operation. This includes overseeing the team of broadcast engineers, IT specialists, and facility technicians, as well as managing master control operators for ABC's streaming channels.
To secure this position, candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record of managing high-performing teams, and expertise in managing complex technical projects. The ideal candidate will also possess advanced knowledge of new and traditional television broadcast equipment and systems, including master control and newsroom automation, routers, asset management systems, non-linear editing systems, and networked storage systems.
Additionally, the VP must have experience working with industry vendors to obtain quotes, clarify requirements, and ensure optimal technology procurements. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential due to frequent interactions with end-users, management, and engineering SMEs across ABC OTV.
The successful candidate will be part of a team that values innovation, quality standards, employee growth, and a healthy work-life balance. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job seekers from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
like what's wrong with investing in some AI-powered automation systems to free up engineers to focus on more creative stuff? master control operators should be able to edit live streams just as easily as they do video packages 
I'm telling you, something fishy about this job posting... They're looking for someone to oversee the tech at ABC's news station? That's just a cover to control what information is being broadcasted, if you ask me. Think about it, they want someone with 15 years of experience in media tech and operations. What if that's just a way to weed out anyone who might question the narrative? 
I mean, can't they just hire someone from within or give an opportunity to someone new? It just feels like another example of "the man" trying to control what we see and hear... 
. and can you imagine having to manage all those different systems? master control, newsroom automation... sounds like a lot to handle! 
I hope whoever gets the job is up for the challenge 
and I'm thinking... 15+ yrs of media tech exp + leadership skills = $$$ 
according to Glassdoor, the national avg salary for a VP of Tech in Media is around $143k 
, but in Houston it's like $170k 
the station's tech team is prob like 100+ ppl 
, so that's a lot of money being thrown around 
️ it's like trying to build a super long chain of dominoes 
one wrong move and the whole thing comes crashing down 
anyway, i wonder if they're looking for someone with expertise in cloud computing or more traditional broadcasting tech? 