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AssistantChiefEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Assistant Chief Engineer. Skills: Broadcast technology, Broadcast equipment. Assist in managing Engineering Department. Maintain broadcast technology”
Industry & Context.
Prioritize assignments; Handle multiple tasks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate Degree in Electronics, Associate Degree in Communications, Minimum three years' experience, television broadcasting environment
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Bit Central, Familiarity with Adobe, Ability to work extended hours
What You'll Do.
Assist in managing Engineering Department
Maintain broadcast technology
Maintain broadcast equipment
Ensure station compliance
Implement new technologies
Implement technical infrastructure
Manage engineering projects
Manage technology projects
Coordinate fiber connectivity
Coordinate production setups
Coordinate A/V routing
Coordinate audio equipment
Coordinate graphics systems
Coordinate editing systems
Evaluate station equipment
Select station equipment
Install station equipment
Service station equipment
Maintain station equipment
Evaluate information technology systems
Select information technology systems
Install information technology systems
Service information technology systems
Maintain information technology systems
Repair station building infrastructures
Maintain station building infrastructures
Maintain station vehicle fleet
Coordinate equipment maintenance
Coordinate equipment training
Coordinate vendor maintenance
Coordinate contractor maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with Chief Engineer
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Manage projects, Manage budgets
Full 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 Bit Central with Adobe 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
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