Position/Title:
Assistant Chief Engineer |
Details:
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the daily operations of the Engineering Department and ensures the maintenance and reliability of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites. |
Experience:
- Support the Chief Engineer in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
- Ensure station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as local, state, and federal laws.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining technical infrastructure, including new technologies.
- Oversee engineering and technology capital projects within established budgets.
- Manage and coordinate fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems, and editing systems.
- Evaluate, install, and maintain IT systems critical to station operations, including media workflows.
- Oversee and maintain the station’s building infrastructure and vehicle fleet, including satellite and ENG trucks.
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors for maintenance, training, and technology upgrades.
- Ensure redundancy and reliability in critical systems for uninterrupted on-air operations.
- Serve as an operational and technical resource to station staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by station leadership.
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Requirements:
- Associate degree in Electronics, Communications, Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum three years of experience in a television broadcast environment; experience with RF technology and IP-based workflows is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with broadcast equipment, including routers, switchers, servers, transmitters, and fiber networks.
- Strong IT skills, including expertise in Windows, Linux, networking, and media storage systems.
- Familiarity with newsroom production systems and automation platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with multiple departments.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces when necessary.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.
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