13 On Your Side
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- Location
- KREM KSKN-TV Spokane
- Department
- Technology & Engineering
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
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Head of Technology & Operation
at 13 On Your Side
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KREM 2, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Spokane, has an
opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Technology and
Operations. We are looking for a proven leader with strong technical
judgment, effective communication skills, possessing an understanding of
current and future technology needs with a passion for innovation. The Head of
Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the engineering, IT, and
production teams that support the overall KREM 2 broadcast technologies in a
24/7/365 environment.
Responsibilities:
• Managing
short- and long-term technology strategy.
• Day-to-
day operations including equipment integration, maintenance for the core
infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and
transmission for all live programming.
• Oversee
compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Manage
compliance with critical security policies, including account, password
security, vulnerability protection, virus protection, untrusted network, and
IT incident reporting policies.
• Manage business
continuity and disaster/cyber security contingency
plans.
• Maintain financial responsibility for the
engineering department including expense budgeting, approvals, and
reviews.
• Oversee station OSHA
compliance.
• Monitor and scrutinize daily on-air
technical quality.
• Lead workflow improvements for
both on-air and online products.
• Manage vendor
contracts including technology, building maintenance, security, and janitorial
services.
• Manage leases relating to
technology.
• Lead capital planning and submission
process for station.
• Lead project planning and
project management for station-wide initiatives.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of
3-5 years experience in a broadcast operations/technology management
role.
• Strong customer service skills and unfailing
professionalism. Impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation
skills for both technical and non-technical
audiences.
• Demonstrated strong leadership with a
focus on team management.
• Understanding of IT
processes including security, workflow, and
management.
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast
technologies including: ENPS, production control room automation, RF
transmission, broadcast switchers, router systems, field cameras, and signal
path workflows.
• Strong project management
experience.
• Ability to work well and make quick
decisions under pressure.
• Current driver's
license, clean driving record, and ability to operate news gathering vehicle
to and from various locations.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of
your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will
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