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CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO) - GRAY MEDIA

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO) - GRAY MEDIA

Gray TelevisionAtlanta, GA, US
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Gray Media :

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and / or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary / Description :

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will serve as the executive leader responsible for driving the technology vision and strategy for Gray Media with a portfolio that includes local TV stations, production companies, digital media platforms, related assets, and 3rd party agreements. The CTO will oversee the design, development, implementation, and operation of all technical systems, ensuring the company's technological capabilities support its business goals in news production, television engineering and operations, Information Technology, content distribution, enterprise software, cybersecurity, financial systems, and sales operations and research.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute a company-wide technology strategy aligned with corporate goals.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on emerging technologies digital transformation opportunities, cybersecurity, and other key technologies
  • Drive innovation in broadcast infrastructure, enterprise software solutions, ATSC 3.0 (NEXTGEN), sports production. and content distribution.
  • Develop and manage the company-wide capital expenditure budget.

Broadcast & Media Technology

  • Oversee corporate broadcast engineering / IT team overseeing local station operations and ensure FCC compliance.
  • Lead efforts to modernize transmission infrastructure (e.g., ATSC 3.0, IP-based workflows).
  • Support the integration and scalability of production technologies across television stations, production facilities and remote locations.
  • Oversee construction projects related to local television stations
  • IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

  • Manage enterprise IT systems, including server platforms, cloud infrastructure, data centers, end user desktops, television specific platforms, and internal networks.
  • Ensure robust cybersecurity policies and disaster recovery plans, in tandem with CISO
  • Oversee selection, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise software and systems.
  • Sales Operations and Research

  • Oversee Corp Sales Operations teams that includes Traffic (inventory management), Programming, Sales Research, & Digital Ad Ops.
  • Manage and support all Sales applications including version control and user permissions.
  • Lead efforts of system connectivity, workflow efficiencies, and software rollout and implementation.
  • Oversee incorporation of new station launches and acquisitions into the Gray Sales workflows.
  • Financial Systems

  • Oversee the team that manages all aspects of companywide Financial Systems. Including ERP system, accounting workflow approval systems, Financial Close Management systems, employee expense management solution, and payment portal administration.
  • Works with Corporate Accounting and Shared Services Accounting to design, develop and implement financial systems, models and programs to support company strategic decisions and projects.
  • Oversee enhancements, development, and continuous maintenance of Gray's financial systems and platforms to ensure that these systems align with Gray's strategic, regulatory and internal policies.
  • Maintain compliance and governance to ensure Gray remains compliant in accounting standards, security requirements and audit standards.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing technology team including broadcast engineers, IT professionals, and software developers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Vendor & Partner Management

  • Evaluate and manage key technology vendors, contractors, and strategic partners.
  • Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
  • Qualifications :

  • Proven experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within the media, broadcast, or telecommunications industry.
  • Deep understanding of both traditional broadcast operations and modern digital platforms.
  • Strong technical knowledge of broadcast engineering, OTT systems, content management, and media workflows.
  • Experience in leading large-scale digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT governance, and data infrastructure.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Preferred Skills & Attributes :

  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., FCC, SMPTE, ATSC).
  • Experience integrating legacy broadcast systems with next-generation platforms.
  • Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar technology budgets.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology with business outcomes.
  • Passion for storytelling and the role technology plays in shaping audience experiences.
  • If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https : / / gray.tv / careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

    Additional Info :

    Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

    Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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