Engineer I, Assistant Chief

NAB Leadership Foundation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department and maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites. You will work with the Chief Engineer to implement new technologies, manage capital projects within budgets, and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

Required: associate degree in Electronics or Communications, at least three years in a TV broadcasting environment, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
• Ensure FCC, local, state, and federal regulatory compliance.
• Work with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and infrastructure.
• Manage engineering and technology capital projects within established budgets.
• Coordinate fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing, and related systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or 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