Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief EngineerThe Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.Assists in managing all aspects of the Engineering DepartmentMaintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sitesEnsures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, lawsWorks closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the stationAssists with managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets.Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systemsEvaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systemsRepairs and maintains station building infrastructuresAssists in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucksCommunicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractorsPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements & Skills:Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferredMinimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environmentFamiliarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware products a plusFluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and writtenStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work extended hours, as neededSalary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experienceBenefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.SCAM ALERT:Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.