Chief Engineer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Erie County, Erie, is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the Engineering Department and oversee all aspects of broadcast technology. The role involves compliance with FCC regulations, staff management, and implementing new technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in Digital Electronics, at least five years of experience in digital electronics systems, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• At least three years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to coach and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department.
• Oversee maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment.
• Ensure station compliance with FCC and federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Digital electronics systems

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Project management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

MS Office

Broadcast-related equipment

Job description

The Chief Engineer manages all aspects of the Engineering Department, including the information technology system, and oversees the day-to-day operations. He or she is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and ensures station compliance with FCC, local, state, and federal rules and regulations applicable to the station.

• 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