Chief Engineer
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Job Description
WBOY is looking for a Chief Engineer to join the team at north central West Virginias toprated TV station. We focus on producing large market quality while working in the family atmosphere of a small work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation all within quick reach of many large metropolitan areas.
We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations holidays and 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 and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.
TheChief Engineermanages the operations of the Engineering and Production departments and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology IT equipment and vehicles at the stations 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.
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 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 drivers 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.
You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: to access all career opportunities for WBOYTV and Nexstar Broadcasting Inc.
WBOYTV is an equal opportunity employer.
WBOYTV
904 W. Pike Street
Clarksburg WV 26301
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
