Broadcast Engineering: Assistant Chief Engineer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites. You will work with the Chief Engineer to implement new technologies, manage capital projects within budgets, and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

Required: associate degree in Electronics or Communications, at least three years in a TV broadcasting environment, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
• Ensure FCC, local, state, and federal regulatory compliance.
• Work with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and infrastructure.
• Manage engineering and technology capital projects within established budgets.
• Coordinate fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing, and related systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or Communications

Tools

Avid software/hardware

Job description

The NAB Leadership Foundation seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites. You will work with the Chief Engineer to implement new technologies, manage capital projects within budgets, and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

Required: associate degree in Electronics or Communications, at least three years in a TV broadcasting environment, and