ION Names Jenkins VP of Technology

By Doug Lung
published

Congratulations to Brett Jenkins on his recent promotion to Vice President, Technology, for ION Media Networks.

David Glenn, president of engineering at ION Media Networks acknowledged the promotion in a statement describing Jenkins background and accomplishments.

"Brett's extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of digital television, datacasting applications, research and development in emerging technologies has been invaluable as we implement our vision for growth in the digital and mobile spaces," said Glenn. "He will continue to guide our strategy as we move forward."

The ION news release said Jenkins will support ION's development and evaluation of advanced television technology business models and will oversee the strategic and logistical direction and implementation of digital television and mobile programs.

Jenkins is active in both ATSC and OMVC (Open Mobile Video Coalition) Mobile DTV efforts.

Before joining ION, he held positions at Thomson Broadcast and Multimedia.

Doug Lung
Doug Lung

Doug Lung is one of America's foremost authorities on broadcast RF technology. As vice president of Broadcast Technology for NBCUniversal Local, H. Douglas Lung leads NBC and Telemundo-owned stations’ RF and transmission affairs, including microwave, radars, satellite uplinks, and FCC technical filings. Beginning his career in 1976 at KSCI in Los Angeles, Lung has nearly 50 years of experience in broadcast television engineering. Beginning in 1985, he led the engineering department for what was to become the Telemundo network and station group, assisting in the design, construction and installation of the company’s broadcast and cable facilities. Other projects include work on the launch of Hawaii’s first UHF TV station, the rollout and testing of the ATSC mobile-handheld standard, and software development related to the incentive auction TV spectrum repack.
A longtime columnist for TV Technology, Doug is also a regular contributor to IEEE Broadcast Technology. He is the recipient of the 2023 NAB Television Engineering Award. He also received a Tech Leadership Award from TV Tech publisher Future plc in 2021 and is a member of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and the Society of Broadcast Engineers.