Assistant Chief Engineer
Assistant Chief Engineer
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Job Description
WMBBTV has an opening starting January 1 2025 for an Assistant Chief Engineer. We are the Nexstarowned ABC affiliate for the Florida Panhandle. Its a great place to call home. You will be living in a beautiful beach community and will not be shoveling snow half the year. Its an even better place to work. The IT Manager/Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites. Minimal of five years experience is required
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists in managing all aspects of the Engineering Department
- Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station and transmitter sites
- Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC local state and federal laws
- Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
- Assists with managing engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets.
- Manages and coordinates fiber connectivity production setups A/V routing and patching audio equipment graphics systems and editing systems
- Evaluates selects installs services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems
- Repairs and maintains station building infrastructures
- Assists in maintaining station vehicle fleet including live satellite trucks
- Communicates with and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate Degree inElectronics Communications or equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience preferred
- Minimum three years experience witha television broadcasting environment
- Familiarity with Avidrelated software/hardware products a plus
- Fluency in English; strong communication both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
