Broadcast Engineering Lead & Systems Specialist

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 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