Assistant Chief Engineer

Nexstar Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and more

Job summary

The Nexstar Media Assistant Chief Engineer will oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and ensure the maintenance of all broadcast technology at the station and transmitter sites. This role supports the Chief Engineer in coordinating fiber connectivity, A/V routing, graphics, editing systems and IT infrastructure while meeting budgets and regulatory requirements.

You will lead a team to manage equipment, training, vendor coordination, and capital projects, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' experience in a television broadcasting environment.
• Familiarity with Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS software/hardware a plus.
• Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks.

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.
• Works with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and infrastructure.
• Assists with managing engineering capital projects within budgets.
• Manages fiber connectivity, production setups, AV routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics and editing systems.
• Evaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and IT systems.
• Repairs and maintains station building infrastructures.
• Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet including live satellite trucks.
• Coordinates maintenance and training with vendors/contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics/Communications

Tools

Bit Central

Overdrive

Cambot

ENPS

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 in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
• Minimum three years' experience with a 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.