Assistant Chief Engineer
Core
Overseeing daily operations of the Engineering Department and maintaining broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter sites.
Role type
Assistant Chief Engineer (Broadcast Engineering)
Builds
Broadcast technology infrastructure, fiber connectivity, A/V routing, and IT systems for a television station.
Domain
Television Broadcasting / Broadcast Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcast technology maintenance, IT/Networking support, FCC compliance management, capital project management, fiber connectivity setup, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment management, networking systems management, graphics systems management, editing systems management, vehicle fleet maintenance coordination, vendor/contractor coordination
Preferred skills
Associate Degree in Electronics or Communications, Bitcentral software/hardware familiarity
Technologies
Bitcentral, fiber connectivity systems, A/V routing systems, audio equipment, networking systems, graphics systems, editing systems
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department, maintain broadcast technology and equipment, ensure station compliance with FCC and other regulations, implement new technologies and technical infrastructure, manage engineering capital projects within budget, coordinate fiber connectivity and production setups, evaluate and maintain station equipment and IT systems, repair and maintain station building infrastructure, assist in maintaining the station vehicle fleet including live satellite trucks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
