Director of Broadcast Engineering

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer in Champaign, IL to oversee day-to-day Engineering Department operations and the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.

You will plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations, and guide hiring, promotions, and terminations. Maintain transmitter sites and IT staff, ensuring compliance and modernization aligned with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.
• Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics in TV broadcasting, including leadership.
• Experience guiding and evaluating staff and setting performance standards.
• Ability to lead long-range objectives and develop strategic actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and maintenance of broadcast technology.
• Plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations; manage hiring and promotions.
• Maintain station compliance with FCC and other regulations; coordinate IT staff.
• Manage capital projects and budgets; supervise multiple sites and remote links.
• Ensure uptime of transmitter sites and production facilities; supervise schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Project management

Communication

Digital electronics

Broadcasting

Problem solving

PC/MS Office

Fiber connectivity

A/V routing

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Microwave equipment

A/V routing

Video editing systems

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer in Champaign, IL to oversee day-to-day Engineering Department operations and the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.

You will plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations, and guide hiring, promotions, and terminations. Maintain transmitter sites and IT staff, ensuring compliance and modernization aligned with corporate goals.