Senior Broadcast Engineer & Tech Modernization Lead

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer for KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento. The role leads the Engineering Department, ensures day-to-day operations, and drives modernization of the station's infrastructure.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage capital projects within budget. The ideal candidate has extensive TV broadcast engineering experience, strong leadership, and IT expertise. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within a major media group and requires

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree in digital electronics, broadcasting or related field.
• Minimum five years of Digital Electronics in a TV broadcasting environment, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Department and mentor staff.
• Oversee maintenance of broadcast and IT systems for the station.
• Develop and implement new technologies and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Fiber connectivity

A/V routing

Graphics systems

Editing systems

Digital transmitters

Microwave equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer for KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento. The role leads the Engineering Department, ensures day-to-day operations, and drives modernization of the station's infrastructure.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage capital projects within budget. The ideal candidate has extensive TV broadcast engineering experience, strong leadership, and IT expertise. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within a major media group and requires