Chief Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to engineer the next step in your career?

WDHN, Nexstar's Dothan affiliate wants to work with you to reach your goal!

This opportunity is for a detail oriented leader with good communication skills who can mentor employees in the use of equipment and serve as protector of the station's broadcasting assets.

Need to discuss new ideas or technical matters? The power of Nexstar is behind you with a willing engineering team, people who do what you do, to work with you when you need it.

WDHN serves southeast Alabama, northwest Florida and southwest Georgia and is situated within easy reach of several destination locations from the white sand beaches of Panama City Beach or Apalachicola Florida to a day trip to Atlanta, Georgia or fishing in nearby Eufaula .
Check out these links:

https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/things-to-do/
https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/apalachicola/
https://www.atlanta.net/50fun/
https://www.outdooralabama.com/reservoirs/lake-eufaula

Dothan is a welcoming city and one of the region's most progressive areas offering a mild winter climate, your choice of affordable housing, low property taxes and a wide variety of products and services that include health care, education, shopping and cultural entertainment. It is also a healthcare Mecca with two major hospitals and a training facility for medical professionals.

Downtown areas throughout the region are experiencing a renaissance period with new focus on community and entertainment!

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.

If you feel this is what you are looking for we want you here. Learn more and apply at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
• The Chief Engineer oversees the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.
• Oversees all aspects of engineering functions of the station, including planning, training, requirements and budgetary recommendations.
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department es
• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
• Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
• Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• Manages the information technology staff and system
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
• Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• Maintains building needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year's experience in a leadership role
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
• Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz354n-3-22-181-209-42 in your application.