WZDX-TV, the TEGNA-owned FOX affiliate in Huntsville, AL has an immediate opening for an experienced, versatile Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations. This position will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations. The Broadcast Head of Technology and Operations is responsible for leading the Engineering and Information Technology teams, which support WZDX broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 of FCC rules and regulations
• Manage compliance of critical security policies, including Account, Password Security, Vulnerability Protection, Virus Protection, Untrusted Network, and IT Incident Reporting policies
• Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Contingency plans
• Maintain financial responsibility for the Engineering Department including - expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews
• Monitors and creatively scrutinizes daily on-air technical quality
• Leads workflow improvements for both on-air and online products
• Manages vendor contracts including technology, building maintenance and security
• Leads capital planning and submission process for station
• Leads project planning and project management for station wide initiatives

Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills and consistent professionalism
• Demonstrate good 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 such as ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral media management systems, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers and routers preferred
• Ability to work well and make quick decisions under pressure
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of four years of experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24x7x365 operation #LI-MS1

WZDX-TV Huntsville, Alabama, the FOX TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you! 

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations
• Develop story ideas
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
• Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Requirements: 

• 0-1 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Huntsville a plus ​