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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. 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.