BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ONE Media Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc., is pleased to announce Matthew Goldman has been named Vice President, Strategic and Technical Initiatives.
In this newly created position, 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, Media Engineering and Architecture. In his new role, he will report to Mark Aitken, SVP, Advanced Technology, Sinclair and President, ONE Media Technologies.
“I’m excited to take on this position at such a pivotal time in the broadcast industry,” said Goldman. “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 deeply 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. Goldman is a recipient of multiple Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards and other industry honors. He has also contributed to the 2007 and 2017 editions of the NAB Engineering Handbook and authored various works published in IEEE Proceedings and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Motion Imaging Journal.
Commenting on the appointment, Del Parks, President of Technology, Sinclair stated: “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.”
“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,” said Aitken.
Goldman received Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He holds many patents related to digital video transport.
A SMPTE Fellow and past President of the Society, he 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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About ONE Media Technologies:
ONE Media Technologies, headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD, was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair, with a vision to build and globally deploy the NextGen Broadcast Platform, enabling broadcasters to be competitive across all platforms in delivering enhanced video and data services. For more information: www.onemediallc.com.
