Sinclair Inc.-owned ONE Media Technologies, a key entity in the rollout of NEXTGEN TV and ATSC 3.0 digital broadcasts, has named a new Vice President of Strategic and Technical Initiatives.
In this newly created position, Matthew Goldman will lead the implementation, expansion, and support of advanced operational technologies, including High Dynamic Range Video (HDR). Goldman will also manage conformance testing and develop operational handoff processes for ATSC 3.0 NextGen Broadcasting.
Goldman joined Sinclair in 2021 and was most recently Senior Director of Media Engineering and Architecture. In his new role, he will report to Mark Aitken, SVP of Advanced Technology at Sinclair and President of ONE Media Technologies.
“I’m excited to take on this position at such a pivotal time in the broadcast industry,” Goldman said. “As we continue to advance technologies like ATSC 3.0 and HDR, it’s crucial to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. I look forward to contributing to these groundbreaking initiatives and driving innovation that will shape the future of broadcasting.”
Goldman has been involved in the development of digital television systems for over 30 years. In the 1990s, he played a key role in the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), contributing to the creation of the MPEG-2 Systems standard. He also co-developed the Program and System Information Protocol standard for the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC). In the mid-2000s, he pioneered the broadcasting industry’s first compressed-domain program splicer.
Commenting on the appointment, Sinclair President/Technology Del Parks said, “As we deploy new business models and capabilities across our NextGen stations we are excited to have Matthew fill this position at this critical time. His deep industry experience and technical expertise at many levels of technology provides Sinclair with unique capabilities in the areas of signaling for addressable advertising and techniques for improved picture quality.”
Aitken added, “Matthew brings extensive industry expertise and technical insight to guide the upcoming transformation of the broadcast industry. His contributions are invaluable to Sinclair and ONE Media’s highly skilled teams.”
A SMPTE Fellow and past President of the Society, Goldman is also a senior member of the IEEE, and an inductee of the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers. He is currently Chairperson of the North American Broadcasters Association Technical Committee.
