Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Assistant Chief Engineer

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc$95K — $120K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Minimum three years' experience in a television broadcasting environment
  • Familiarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware products a plus
  • Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness to work extended hours as needed

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
  • Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
  • Ensure compliance with FCC and other legal regulations
  • Work with Chief Engineer on new technologies and technical infrastructure
  • Manage engineering and technology capital projects within budget
  • Coordinate fiber connectivity, production setups, and audio/visual systems
  • Evaluate, select, install, and maintain station equipment and IT systems
  • Repair and maintain station building infrastructures
  • Assist in maintaining the station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
  • Communicate with vendors/contractors for equipment maintenance and training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance and additional benefits
Full Job Description

The 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 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 Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
  • Assists 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 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 & Skills:

  • Associate Degree inElectronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
  • Minimum three years' experience witha television broadcasting environment
  • Familiarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware products 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

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: 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.

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About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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