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About the Role
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
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 FCC, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure
- Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects within 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 station building infrastructures
- Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
- Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
- Familiarity with Bit Central
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work extended hours, as needed
Skills
- Adobe (a plus)
- English fluency
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Education Level
- Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
About the Company
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
- Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.
- Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.
- The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
- For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.