Director of Technology Wanted at Award-Winning Broadcast News Platform
Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year
Are You the Missing Piece?
This independent media platform broadcasts live daily news content for global consumption: a mighty undertaking in these dark ages. To keep independent media alive and well, they’re looking for a Director of Technology to join them and further the next chapter of their mission. If the intersection of technology and social impact is your love language, keep reading!
To qualify for this role, you must have deep experience in at least two of these three realms: systems administration, broadcast engineering, software development.
As Director of Technology, you will have a seat on the leadership team while also leading and growing a team under you. It will be your responsibility to steer the strategic vision and execution of all the tech needs of this organization, including broadcast engineering, internal tools, and web/mobile application development.
This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to oversee a diverse team of systems administrators, archivists, and developers. It’s ideal for a dynamic technical leader who can bridge the gap between broadcast technology and modern software development while driving innovation in a mission-driven environment.
What’s it going to take to score an interview?
- You have real-world technical leadership experience at left-leaning non-profit and/or media companies: You have extensive experience overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of broadcast engineering systems, internal tools, and web/mobile applications in a left-leaning nonprofit or media environment. You’ve led technical teams working with technologies like Drupal, Ruby on Rails, React Native, Linux IT systems, and cloud-based solutions. You’re experienced in supporting 24/7 availability services, skilled at troubleshooting complex systems issues across broadcast and/or IT environments and have successfully implemented new software development practices to enhance efficiency.
- You’re a strategic thinker who thrives in leadership roles: You have 5+ years in a professional technology leadership role, including team management. You know how to develop technology strategies that align with organizational goals for broadcast operations and/or digital platforms. You’re skilled at assessing vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality services. Your high EQ makes you a pro at leading change-management initiatives and driving adoption of new technologies.
- Mission-driven work is important to you: You understand the impact of strong broadcast technology and IT infrastructure on an organization’s ability to reach its audience. You’re passionate about optimizing workflows, staying ahead of industry trends, and fostering a culture of innovation within your team that will have a ripple effect on the company at large.
- You’ve got a robust modern tech stack: You bring deep expertise in most if not all of the following: VizRT, Octopus, FORK, Video Routers, Audio Boards, Audio over IP, Video over IP, Linux, Networking, Virtualization, FileMaker, CiviCRM, Nginx, Puppet, Mattermost, Nextcloud, Ruby on Rails, React Native, Postgres, MySQL, Varnish, and CRM platforms like CiviCRM. Plus, you have a strong understanding of broadcast engineering principles and/or modern software development practices. Experience managing mail administration, document management, calendar systems, and cloud file management is a must.
- You work autonomously and don’t need a lot of handholding: You’re comfortable making independent decisions and you can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and ensure timely delivery without constant oversight.
- Huge advantage if you have these preferred skills: Early career experience as a Systems Administrator or Software Developer is a big plus. A background in broadcast engineering or networking technology is great if it’s complemented by broader technical skills with systems admin and/or software development.
You should take this meeting because …
If you’re an advocate for human-centered technology, then this is an amazing opportunity. You will lead innovative, mission-driven tech solutions that will support fearless, independent journalism and make a real impact on how truth reaches the world. Need we say more? Get in touch with us today!
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