Director of Technology

Director Of Technology

This posting will be open until filled or until a final closing date of 11 / 22 / 2025. Applications will be accepted through 4 : 59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Idaho Public Television is a PBS member station and Idaho's only locally owned and operated statewide broadcast network. We are a state agency under the Idaho State Board of Education. Our nonprofit arm, The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc., provides private support for our content production and educational efforts and allows us to produce award-winning long form documentaries, quality public affairs journalism, podcasts, educational digital lesson plans, and community events. We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We tell Idaho's stories.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and evaluate statewide technology infrastructure and telecommunications facilities for Idaho Public Television, including :

• Research and advocate action on infrastructure of broadcast, streaming, technical, and IT policy issues
• Prepare and submit reports and applications for licenses to FCC, PBS, CPB, and other federal, state, and local regulators necessary for necessary and legal operations Idaho PTV
• Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local representatives
• Manage site lease agreements with federal, state, and local representatives
• Evaluate and report on performance of technological initiatives
• Maintain and establish a system of standards and policies for the Idaho PTV Technical Division

Supervise and administer all Idaho PTV television studio, transmitter, microwave facilities, translators, IT infrastructure and technical personnel.

Manage personnel within the technical department with direct reporting over inner departmental heads at KAID / KIPT, KUID and KISU as well as Information Technology Supervisor.

Develop and recommend program budgets.

Establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in : Managing operation and or maintaining broadcast systems such as :

Typically gained by an associate's degree, forty-five (45) semester units in broadcast technology electronics OR Equivalent technology trade school certification such as military electronics or related field. Equivalent to approximately 700 hours formal training OR 6+ years verifiable on the job experience troubleshooting and repairing broadcast technology electronics or equivalent technology.

Experience in :

Comprehensive knowledge of :

How To Apply

After careful review of this announcement and filling out the associated application, please attach and submit a resume and cover letter relevant to this position.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision health plans One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit Life Insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Paid sick and vacation leave accrual upon hire Parental leave 11 paid holidays annually A healthy work-life balance Career growth and professional development opportunities Tuition Reduction and College Credit Benefits are available as we are an agency operating under the State Board of Education