Before joining Hearst Television in 2006, he was the corporate director of engineering technology at Emmis Communications, responsible for researching and pinpointing technology for the company’s 16 television and 25 radio stations, among other duties.
Now, some 16 years after joining Hearst, he’s rising to the role of Broadcast Technology VP.
Joe Addalia has earned the new role at Hearst, rising from Director of Technology Projects.
In his new role, he will have expanded responsibilities focused on the discovery, sourcing, and implementation of new technologies applicable to the company’s television operations. He will continue to report to SVP of Broadcast Engineering and Technology Stefan Hadl.
“For years, Joe has been an instrumental member of Hearst Television’s technology team, working with technology partners to ensure our company is well positioned to capitalize on the rapid evolution of content gathering, creation, and delivery,” said Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb. “The speed of change and our company’s commitment to be on the forefront of the industry requires leadership, and Joe has always represented our group exceptionally — and will continue to do even more in his new role, working closely with Stefan and our leaders across Hearst Television.”
Hadl added, “Joe’s passion and knowledge of the technology impacting our business and industry is and will continue to be a vital resource as we move the company into the future. The entire Hearst Television technology leadership team is committed to success. I could not be prouder of the team leading our engineering and technology efforts.”
Addalia joined Hearst Television in 2006 with the company’s acquisition from Emmis Communications of WKCF-TV (The CW 18) in Orlando, where he remains based. His responsibilities have included broadcast-related technology for the company’s operations, including playout, news systems, asset management, and ATSC 3.0, as well as interactive and second-screen TV and multicasting. He also has served as Hearst Television’s representative on various industry technology committees.
Earlier career roles include serving as corporate director of engineering for New Jersey-based broadcaster Press Communications LLC, where he designed and constructed the studio and transmission facilities for WKCF, which Emmis purchased from Press Communications in 1999, as well as the group’s radio facilities located in New Jersey and Florida.
Addalia “signed on” WKCF in 1988 as the station’s chief engineer.
