Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 3 days ago
Engineer III, Chief
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the Engineering Department's daily operations and maintenance of broadcast technology and equipment. The role involves managing staffing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing new technologies while maintaining the station's technical infrastructure.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
Manages the information technology staff and system
Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year's experience in a leadership role
Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Strong PC/MS Office experience
Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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
Recent News
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