Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
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
- Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
- Minimum three years' experience with a television broadcasting environment
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with editing-related software/hardware products a plus
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department
- Maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites
- Managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
- Maintaining all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
- Ensuring station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws
- Implementing new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
- Managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
- Managing and coordinating fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
- Evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining station equipment and information technology systems
- Repairing and maintaining station building infrastructures
- Maintaining station vehicle fleet, including live satellite trucks
- Communicating with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
- Performing other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
