Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Chief Engineer
Clarksburg, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer for WBOY, a top-rated TV station in north central West Virginia. The Chief Engineer will manage the operations of the Engineering and Production departments, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations and maintaining all broadcast technology and IT equipment.
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Responsibilities
The Chief Engineer manages the operations of the Engineering and Production departments and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology, IT equipment, and vehicles at the station’s locations including compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws
Oversees the distribution of statewide and regional West Virginia University sports content to other Nexstar stations along with AT&T SportsNet in Pittsburgh
Manages engineering and technology budgets and capital projects to the established budgets
Evaluates, selects, installs, services, and maintains station equipment and IT systems
Communicates and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
Works closely with General Manager and department managers to ensure station objectives are being met
Evaluates employee access and trains employees on station systems and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a working knowledge of television and digital studio broadcast and production systems
Experience managing, maintaining, and supporting IT and networking systems
Communication skills along with organizational and interpersonal skills as well as report writing responsibilities for WBOY, Nexstar, and the FCC
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed for operations
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written
Evaluates, selects, installs, services, and maintains station equipment and IT systems
Communicates and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
Works closely with General Manager and department managers to ensure station objectives are being met
Evaluates employee access and trains employees on station systems and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Benefits
Paid vacations
Holidays
Personal days
80 hours sick leave with pay per year
Health insurance plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K Retirement Plan
Paid parental leave
Dental
Vision
Teledoc
Behavioral health services
Prescription drug coverage
Life insurance plans
Paid short term disability
Many more benefit options
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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