Chief Engineer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering Department, oversee IT systems, and maintain broadcast technology and equipment across the station.

The role ensures FCC and regulatory compliance while partnering with corporate leadership to deploy new technologies and manage capital projects within budget.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in digital electronics within a television broadcasting environment, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating staff, including performance management.
• Coaching/mentoring others to improve knowledge and skills.
• Experience with fiber, production setups, A/V routing, editing, transmitters, microwave, and related broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department and IT systems.
• Plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department.
• Hire, evaluate, promote, and terminate employees as needed.
• Ensure FCC and other regulations compliance for the station.
• Develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure.
• Oversee IT staff and assign projects with deadlines.
• Manage capital projects with budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Time management

Proficiency with PC/MS Office

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Fiber connectivity

A/V routing

Video editing systems

Broadcast transmitters

Microwave equipment

Job description

The Chief Engineer manages all aspects of the Engineering Department, to include the information technology system, as well as oversees the day-to-day operations and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station. This person also ensures station compliance with FCC, local, state, and federal rules and regulations applicable to the station.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
• Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
• Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Manages the information technology staff and system
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
• Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three years' experience in a leadership role
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems, digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment is required
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems is also required
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.