Technology Manager, Video Applications - The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Why this role matters:

The Video Technology Manager defines the strategic design and evolution of video systems at AP. This includes cloud-based video workflows, live studios, and live operations supporting AP’s multi-channel services for customers.

The role

also provides advanced (Level 3) support for video systems and works closely with AP’s video event business, AP360.

The Video Technology Manager will be part of the team responsible for defining and updating a comprehensive 5-year technology roadmap and delivering key video projects. This roadmap sets the strategic direction for video infrastructure, cloud-based workflows, and emerging technologies.

By collaborating with editorial, revenue, and AP360 teams, the manager will gather

requirements

, deliver projects, and ensure the roadmap aligns with AP’s overall business objectives. The goal is to stay ahead of industry trends, integrate innovative solutions, and maintain AP’s competitive edge in video technology.

What you will do

• Oversee an international team responsible for supporting AP’s editorial video and audio workflows.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for AP’s cloud-based Media Asset Management (MAM) system and editing applications.
• Gather

requirements

from editorial, revenue, and AP360 teams to support the development of the 5-year technology roadmap.

• Collaborate with editorial experts on camera specifications, field-based workflows, including remote operations and multi-camera productions.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and present recommendations to technology leadership on potential

Who you are

• 5 years’ experience in media or broadcasting.
• Proven experience in a broadcast environment with knowledge of video-over-IP and audio-over-IP technologies.
• HND or degree in Broadcast Technology or a related Engineering/Science field.
• Good understanding of networking principles.
• Hands-on experience with the following technologies:
• Media Asset Management systems and NLEs such as DaVinci Resolve / Premiere
• Cameras and remote productions
• AWS, including video services
• REST APIs and scripting (eg with Python)
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• A versatile media technologist with deep expertise in Media Asset Management (MAM) systems and modern editing applications.