Director, Technology

The Engineering department at TelevisaUnivision Atlanta, GA is looking for a Director of Technology to join our diverse and energetic team The Director of Technology supervises and executes the installation, maintenance and repair of TV studio/transmitter equipment to maintain signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities include maintenance of telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content. The DOT will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and Sales. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the TelevisaUnivision Engineering team supporting a leading local market News operation. The candidate will have many opportunities to learn and work on systems such as production systems and switchers and audio consoles, related terminal gear and graphics equipment. YOUR DAY-to-DAY + Supports and maintains a top market news production operation. + Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance. + Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed. + Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment. + Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws. + Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance. + Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc. + Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems. + Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems. + Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed PLANNING, GROWTH, & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES; + Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting. + Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the stationu2019s capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements. + Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance. YOU HAVE + Education: Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience. Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries. FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired. + Work Experience: Must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems along with in-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies. Experience supporting Live Television Production activities. A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills. + Other Required Skills: + Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation. Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. + Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations + Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite) + Working knowledge of computer networking technology. + Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level. + Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner. + Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Knowledge of generators and UPS systems. + Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics. + Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes. + Ability to speak Spanish a plus. + Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to (50) lbs. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours. TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options. #LI-ONSITE TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision is the worldu2019s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivisionu2019s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMu00e1s, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisiu00f3n, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit . Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compau00f1u00eda lu00edder de medios en espau00f1ol en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia mu00e1s grande de contenido en espau00f1ol y una alta capacidad de producciu00f3n, TelevisaUnivision es el mu00e1s grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisiu00f3n lu00edderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMu00e1s, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisiu00f3n de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisiu00f3n, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compau00f1u00eda ademu00e1s opera el estudio de producciu00f3n cinematogru00e1fica lu00edder en Mu00e9xico, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas mu00e1s grandes de audio en espau00f1ol en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision tambiu00e9n es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en espau00f1ol mu00e1s grande del mundo. Para mu00e1s informaciu00f3n, por favor visita .

Created: 2026-01-09