Assistant Chief Engineer
Assistant Chief Engineer
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Job Description
WPTZ/NBC5 seeks a selfmotivated detail oriented organized multitasking individual for Assistant Chief Engineer position. A successful applicant will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You will help lead a team of technical professionals ranging from Master Control Operators to IT and Maintenance Technicians as you organize plan manage document and complete assignments within our live broadcast environment. This includes oversight of the equipment itself and execution of both local and corporateled systems deployments and upgrades. As Assistant Chief Engineer you will monitor multiple air channels maintain regulatory compliance and ensure quality control of onair products. Good communication and organizational skills are necessary. You will report to the Director of Engineering.
Located in the scenic Burlington VT and Plattsburgh NY market WPTZ/NBC5 is the leading source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. If you are motivated by working with a talented awardwinning team of professionals look no further! This is a unique opportunity at a station with real momentum in a beautiful part of Northern New England. Best of all youll become part of Hearst Television one of the premier broadcast companies in the country.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversight of all studio and field equipment the daily operation of the station and technical and operational staff.
- Guide engineering team.
- Oversight of IT integrity security and infrastructure.
- Maintain transmitter satellite antenna systems signal distribution and routing systems.
- Assist with the execution of capital projects.
- Maintain relationships with local vendors.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in Television Broadcast Operations/Maintenance.
- Working knowledge of IT systems video servers digital audio and video switching systems personal computers IT networking equipment and electronic test equipment.
- Transmitter and satellite experience a plus.
- Experience working with and leading an engineering team.
- Exhibits working knowledge of television maintenance and FCC requirements and licensing.
- Must be available to work any assigned hours and perform other duties as assigned.
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds climb ladders and other physical activity associated with equipment installation.
- Experience operating troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment for broadcast and production environments.
- Higher education in technology SBE or related military experience will be considered.
- A valid drivers license is required and the successful applicant must be insurable.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
