Nexstar Media Group

ITSystems/AssistantChiefEngineer

$85–125k ~AI est. Abilene, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“IT Systems / Assistant Chief Engineer at Nexstar Media Group. Assist in managing all aspects. Maintain broadcast technology and equipment”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Work extended hours

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

Avid-related software/hardware products a plus

What You'll Do.

Assist in managing all aspects

Maintain broadcast technology and equipment

Ensure station compliance with rules

Implement new technologies

Implement technical infrastructure

Assist with managing capital projects

Manage fiber connectivity

Manage production setups

Manage audio equipment

Manage graphics systems

Manage 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

Assist in maintaining station vehicle fleet

Coordinate equipment maintenance with vendors

Coordinate equipment maintenance with contractors

Coordinate equipment training with vendors

Coordinate equipment training with contractors

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

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. #LI-ONSITE _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 ** _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 sta

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