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