Senior Broadcast Engineering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

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

The role requires five years in digital electronics within television broadcasting, leadership experience, and strong communication. You will plan staffing, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with corporate leadership on technical infrastructure and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics in a television broadcasting environment.
• Leadership experience including hiring, coaching and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
• Plan staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure FCC and other regulatory compliance.
• Lead capital projects with corporate leadership and manage IT staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Project management

Communication

Fluency in English

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Fiber connectivity

AV routing

Editing systems

Broadcast equipment

Job description

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

The role requires five years in digital electronics within television broadcasting, leadership experience, and strong communication. You will plan staffing, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with corporate leadership on technical infrastructure and capital projects.