Assistant Chief Engineer

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to help run the Engineering Department's daily operations and maintain broadcast technology across the station and transmitter sites.

The role supports the Chief Engineer in deploying new technologies, managing capital projects within budget, and ensuring FCC and other regulatory compliance. Strong IT/networking skills, three years in broadcasting, and excellent English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
• Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
• Have an IT/Networking support background
• Familiarity with Bitcentral-related 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
• Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
• Ensure station compliance with FCC, local, state, and federal laws
• Work closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure
• Assist with managing engineering and technology capital projects to established budgets
• Manage and coordinate fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, networking systems, graphics systems and editing systems
• Evaluate, select, install, service and maintain station equipment and information technology systems
• Repair and maintain station building infrastructures
• Assist in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite truck
• Communicate with and coordinate equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electronics knowledge

IT/Networking background

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Multitasking

Work extended hours

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or Communications

Job description

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.

Job Description

• 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, networking systems, 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 truck
• Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
• Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
• Have an IT/Networking support background.
• Familiarity with Bitcentral-related 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

WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer.