Chief Engineer
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Job Description
WROCRochesterFirst is hiring a Chief Engineer to join our award winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75 year trusted brand we are Rochester NYs universal local source for news weather and information across all platforms.
We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations holidays sick leave and personal days 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 and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.
- TheChief Engineerreports directly to the station VP & General Manager and manages all aspects of the Engineering department including the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter site.
- Ensures station 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.
- Implements new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station.
- Manages engineering and technology budgets and capital projects to the established budgets.
- Manages and coordinates station connectivity production set ups A/V routing and patching audio equipment graphics systems and editing systems.
- Assist News department in maintaining critical systems for live on air and streaming newscasts and programming.
- Implements installs and maintains engineering systems and provides enduser support across all departments.
- Evaluates selects installs services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems.
- Communicates and coordinates with equipment maintenance and training with venders/contractors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate or bachelors degree in engineering IT Communications or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience preferred.
- 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 WROC Nexstar and the FCC.
- 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 heads to ensure station objectives are being met.
- Evaluates employee access and trains employees on station systems and equipment.
- 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 drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Fluency in English; strong communication both verbal and written.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
75K to 81K Annualized commensurate with applicants experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
