Engineer I, Assistant Chief
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 Operations)
Builds
Broadcast technology infrastructure, fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing, and audio/graphics 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, FCC/regulatory compliance, fiber connectivity management, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment management, graphics systems operation, editing systems operation, IT systems maintenance, building infrastructure repair, satellite truck fleet maintenance, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Avid software/hardware familiarity, Associate Degree in Electronics or Communications
Technologies
Avid software/hardware, fiber connectivity systems, A/V routing systems, audio equipment, graphics systems, editing systems, satellite trucks
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 IT systems, repair building infrastructure, assist in maintaining the vehicle fleet including live satellite trucks, coordinate equipment maintenance and training with vendors
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Mid-level (3+ years experience)
