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Assistant Chief Engineer

Nexstar Media Group

DC-Washington;2121 Wisconsin Ave NW (Nexstar-WDCW), US$95k – $120konsite

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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. • 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 Bit Central, Overdrive, Cambot or ENPS 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

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.  #LI-Onsite

SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).  Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .

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