Vice President Technology CTO Chief Technology Officer Broadcast Operations

Nine PBS is one of America’s most accomplished public media organizations, a community-licensed institution with more than 70 years of distinguished service to the St. Louis region. Nationally recognized as the number one most-watched PBS station in the country for five of the past six years, Nine PBS has also earned consistent recognition through regional Mid-America Emmy® Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

These distinctions place Nine PBS in rare company within the public media landscape and reflect an organization with the talent, leadership, and operational excellence to compete and win at the highest level of the industry.

Nine PBS connects people through educational programming, meaningful storytelling, and shared experiences that reflect the values and aspirations of the communities it serves. Operating across television, streaming, digital, and community engagement platforms, the organization reaches audiences throughout the bi-state region and beyond, approaching its work as both a media enterprise and a civic institution guided by a commitment to community, trust, equity, and learning.

Led by a mission-driven team and governed by a board of directors committed to long-term sustainability, audience growth, and civic impact, Nine PBS maintains strong relationships with PBS, NPR, and affiliate systems nationally. Executives who join Nine PBS become part of an organization that holds a unique and valued place in the life of St. Louis and takes seriously both its mission and its people.

Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

The Vice President, Technology / CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | Broadcast Operations serves as Nine PBS’s senior technology executive, accountable for the strategy, modernization, and operational leadership of all technology functions spanning enterprise systems, broadcast operations, and digital media. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the VP/CTO partners with senior leadership to advance the organization’s mission through reliable, innovative, and forward-looking technology solutions that serve both internal operations and the audiences Nine PBS is committed to reaching.

The VP/CTO holds direct oversight of broadcast engineering and transmission operations, enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, production technologies, digital distribution, and audience engagement platforms. This breadth of responsibility reflects the dual nature of the role: ensuring the operational integrity of a 24/7 broadcast environment while simultaneously driving the organization’s evolution into a modern, multi-platform public media enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across both broadcast and enterprise technology disciplines, combined with the leadership presence to serve as a trusted thought partner to the executive team. They are a collaborative, mission-driven leader with demonstrated experience guiding organizations through technology transformation, strengthening team culture, and translating complex technical challenges into clear strategic direction and measurable outcomes. Experience with in public media, broadcasting, or other mission-driven organizations is a meaningful differentiator for this role.

Develops and executes a long-term technology strategy aligned with organizational mission and audience growth initiatives. Serves as a senior leadership team member, advising on emerging technologies, digital transformation, cybersecurity risks, and evolving media landscapes. Leads modernization initiatives and builds strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.

Oversees all broadcast engineering and transmission operations, including master control, RF systems, studios, production infrastructure, and signal distribution. Leads next-generation broadcast modernization initiatives including ATSC 3.0 and IP-based workflows, while maintaining FCC, CPB, PBS, and NPR compliance and ensuring 24/7 operational…