Manager of Technology

Role: Manager of Technology

Location: Philadelphia, PA - Comcast Technology Center - RELO

• Conversion salary is $140k-$160k, 5% bonus, NBC Benefits

Duration: 6-month c2h

Interview: 2 rounds –

• Round 1 – Hiring Manager + HM Peer
• Round 2 – VP of Tech & Ops

Must-haves

• Minimum of 5 years in a technical, broadcast, or engineering role in a news station or similar environment

• Experience managing technical solutions across broadcast systems including both SDI and ST-2110 IP video infrastructures, encode / decode platforms, live production systems, distribution, and transmission systems.

• Experience with the implementation, commissioning, documentation, SOP’s, and operational handoff of new technology.

• Experience managing the maintenance and back-up testing of our Over-the -Air technology, ensuring maximum uptime.

• Experience managing Union employees is desirable.

• Required: Position will be on call 24/7/365 and may be required onsite with little to no notice in the event of an emergent situation.

Plus

Bi-Lingual (Spanish) desirable.

Day-to-Day

The Manager of Technology provides direct supervision of the broadcast engineering & systems engineering technical support teams. This position is responsible for the daily management of existing systems & technologies as well as the deployment of new technologies to enhance our capabilities. The role oversees the technical support, upgrades, projects, and sustainability for broadcast critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing critical infrastructure, preferably within the industry. This position will work closely with the nearby Philadelphia Regional Sports Network (RSN), supporting the alignment of the triopoly’s goals, objectives, and technology initiatives. The day to day will including management of team operations such as scheduling, performance reviews, and timecard approval. There are two teams under this Manager of Technology including IT Systems Engineers and a Maintenance team with a mix of Union and non-Unionized workers.

Compensation:

$60/hr to $70/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.