Graham Media Group stations WJXT and WCWJ, in Jacksonville, FL are seeking a technically oriented Technology Operations Manager with a history of solid organizational skills and supervisory leadership. Candidates should be poised to interact with all departments to help satisfy their technical and operational needs.

WJXT is the number one media station in northeast Florida producing 65+ hours of live news and local programming per week along with the #1 rated local news website. The Technology Operations Manager will be in a supervisory leadership position for certain aspects of the Technology department .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibilities will include assisting others with pre-planning, preparation, documentation, implementation and follow-up reporting of station remote events and studio special projects. Additionally, this position will handle the day-to-day supervision of our Engineering Operations staff and technical compliance program.

This position reports to the Director of Technology to assist in coordination and implementation of strategic technology and operations initiatives for digital and broadcast platforms.

The Technical Operations Manager will handle the day-to-day supervision of the Engineering Operations team within the Engineering department. This position will also take the lead with the stations technical quality control and compliance program. You will help provide front-line support for preventative maintenance and issues that may arise in the Technology Department. This position will work in close partnership with the stations News Director and News Operations Manager to proactively support the News and Sports departments.

The Technology Operations Manager assists with preparing the fiscal operating budget for the department, including capital budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant should have a bachelors degree (computing or engineering program preferred) and/or formal training in IT or a related field and/or equivalent experience. Previous employment in the capacity of a Technical Supervisory role in broadcasting, production or institutional organization is preferred. Experience at a major news operation is highly desirable. Familiarity with all applicable FCC, FAA, and OSHA rules & regulations as well as recommended practices of SMPTE and ATSC will be considered.

Excellent verbal and writing skills will be expected as well as strong interpersonal skills. Proven experience as a team builder and leader that provides clear structure and managerial oversight of certain aspects of the Technology department.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some travel with occasional night, weekend, and on-call work in support of a 24-7 multi-platform operation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skilled in managing stress and crises, with the ability to multi-task, make appropriate decisions under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Comprehensive knowledge of broadcast station encompassing news production, live event production, studio operations, file-based content creation, editing, transport, and transmission

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Ability to integrate new technologies into media operation on multiple delivery platforms such as broadcast, streaming and OTT.

Experience in administration of broadcast file workflows.

Significant experience evaluating, selecting installing, servicing, and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.

Ability to successfully work with outside vendors and external services.

Knowledgeable in control room automation systems (ELC, Ignite or Ross).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

GMG/WJXT/WCWJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG/WJXT/WCWJ will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

CONTACT:

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to techjobs@wjxt.com .