{"id":249562,"date":"2026-05-19T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/director-of-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:30:14","slug":"director-of-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/director-of-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/station\/2026\/05\/19\/director-of-technology\/\">Director of Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/station\/2026\/05\/19\/director-of-technology\/\">https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/station\/2026\/05\/19\/director-of-technology\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-19 12:18:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.clickondetroit.com\">www.clickondetroit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>DETROIT<\/strong> \u2013 WDIV-TV, Detroit\u2019s Local 4 and a Graham Media Group station, is looking for a Director of Technology who is as excited about what\u2019s coming next in broadcast as they are about keeping today\u2019s operation running flawlessly. This is a leadership role for someone who sees AI, IP infrastructure, and emerging distribution platforms not as buzzwords \u2014 but as the tools that will define local television\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__HeadingBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 bXHBTg article-header\">What you\u2019ll do<\/h3>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You\u2019ll report directly to the General Manager and own everything technology at WDIV \u2014 from the control room to the cloud. More specifically:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Lead and develop a team of broadcast engineers and IT professionals, building a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Drive the station\u2019s technology roadmap, with a clear eye toward AI-assisted workflows, IP-based infrastructure, next-gen distribution, and automation that frees our journalists and creatives to do their best work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools across the newsroom, production, and operations \u2014 identifying opportunities where technology can enhance workflows, improve content quality, and support the work of our teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Own the station\u2019s multi-platform content distribution strategy across broadcast, streaming, OTT, and emerging platforms \u2014 ensuring reliable delivery everywhere our audience is.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Oversee the physical plant: facilities, equipment lifecycle, capital planning, and the day-to-day reliability of a 24\/7 operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Manage the full technology budget \u2014 operating and capital \u2014 with sound fiscal discipline and a bias toward strategic investment over technical debt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Partner with News, Sales, Programming, and Creative Services to develop modern workflows that accelerate content production without sacrificing quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Serve as the station\u2019s internal authority on emerging broadcast standards (ATSC 3.0\/NextGen TV, IP production environments, cloud playout, etc.) and their practical application for WDIV.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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