Assistant Chief Engineer Position Available In Bay, Florida

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Position range in Florida $37k – $77k Per Year Assistant Chief Engineer
(Confidential)

Occupation:

Broadcast Technicians

Location:

Panama City, FL – 32401
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12450552

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

9/24/2024

Updated:

4/15/2025

Expires:

5/23/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Position/Title:

 Assistant Chief Engineer

Vacancy Type:

 Full Time

City:

 Panama City Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

Job Description:

WMBB-TV has an opening starting January 1, 2025, for an Assistant Chief Engineer. We are the Nexstar-owned ABC affiliate for the Florida Panhandle. It’s a great place to call home. You will be living in a beautiful beach community and will not be shoveling snow half the year. It’s an even better place to work. The 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. 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:

Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
Minimum five years’ experience with a television broadcasting environment
Familiarity with Avid-related 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

EEO Statement:

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