Nexstar Media Group
Assistant Chief Engineer
New Haven ,
Connecticut
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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 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
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America's fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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