Vice President, Technology (WPVI)

WPVI-TV, the ABC Owned Television station serving Philadelphia and the surrounding tri-state region, is seeking an experienced and innovative Vice President, Technology to lead all broadcast, IT, and technical operations for Action News and the station's multi-platform content ecosystem. 

As a member of the station's senior leadership team, this executive will oversee engineering, technology, and facilities operations, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the systems that power a 24/7 news operation. The VP, Technology will lead modernization efforts, drive operational excellence, and develop a high-performing team that supports WPVI's continued growth and innovation.

WPVI is part of the eight-station ABC Owned Television Stations group within Disney Entertainment, offering the opportunity to collaborate across the network while leading one of the most respected local media brands in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all engineering, broadcast technology, IT, and facilities operations for WPVI.

• Ensure the reliability, resiliency, security, and performance of systems supporting a 24/7 news and content operation.

• Develop and execute technology strategies that support business objectives, newsroom innovation, and audience growth.

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff.

• Manage capital and operating budgets, vendor relationships, and technology procurement.

• Drive modernization initiatives, workflow improvements, and operational efficiencies.

• Partner with station leadership and ABC Owned Television Stations teams to implement enterprise technology strategies and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to station leadership on technology investments, risk management, and future capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in media technology, operations, and project management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing technical teams in complex, mission-critical environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and day-to-day operations while influencing senior leadership on strategic decisions and organizational direction.

• Exceptional strategic planning, critical thinking, project management, and operational leadership skills.

• Experience leading large-scale technology initiatives, infrastructure projects, and organizational change efforts.

• Strong experience managing vendor relationships, technology procurement, contract negotiations, and budget optimization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business partners, executive leadership, and end users across the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to balance immediate operational priorities with long-term technology strategy and innovation.

• Commitment to customer service, responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• This version is tighter, removes the repeated references to project management, leadership, communication, and vendor management, and reads more like a VP-level qualification section.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a television broadcast, digital media, or live production environment.

• Knowledge of modern broadcast systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, networking, and content distribution platforms.

• Experience leading technology transformation and modernization efforts.

• Familiarity with unionized environments.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

The hiring range for this position in Philadelphia, PA is $194,700 to $261,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.