The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for maintaining all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
- Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
- Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws
- Works closely with the Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
- Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects within the established budgets.
- Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems, and editing systems
- Evaluates, selects, installs, services, and maintains station equipment and information technology systems
- Repairs and maintains the station building infrastructure
- Assists in maintaining the station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
- Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Document system performance, equipment issues, and corrective actions taken.
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal documentation procedures.
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
- Minimum three years' experience in a television broadcasting environment
- Familiarity with all aspects of broadcast software/hardware products is a plus
- Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work extended hours, as needed
- Ability to lift and install control room equipment (25-50 lbs.) with assistance.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
Compensation - $65,000-$78,000 commensurate with experience and skill level
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Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
