Engineer I, Assistant Chief

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Topeka, KS seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Engineering Department's day-to-day operations and maintain broadcast technology at station and transmitter sites.

Responsibilities include working with the Chief Engineer on new technologies, managing capital projects, and coordinating with vendors to ensure reliable station infrastructure and services.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• Maintain broadcast technology and equipment for station and transmitter sites.
• Ensure FCC/local/state/federal compliance.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineer on new technologies and infrastructure.
• Manage engineering capital projects within budgets.
• Coordinate fiber connectivity, A/V routing, and production setups.
• Evaluate, install, service, and maintain station equipment and IT systems.
• Repair and maintain station facilities and building infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining the station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks.
• Coordinate maintenance and training with vendors/contractors.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Communications

Tools

Avid software/hardware

Job description

The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.

Essential Duties & 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 rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws
• Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
• Evaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems
• Repairs and maintains station building infrastructures
• Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
• Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
• Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
• Familiarity with Avid-related software/hardware products a plus
• 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
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed