WROC-RochesterFirst is hiring a Chief Engineer to join our award winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75 year trusted brand, we are Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather and information across all platforms. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience. + The Chief Engineer reports directly to the station VP & General Manager and manages all aspects of the Engineering department including the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station and transmitter site. + Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws. + Oversees the distribution of statewide and regional West Virginia University sports content to other Nexstar stations along with AT&T SportsNet in Pittsburgh. + Implements new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station. + Manages engineering and technology budgets and capital projects to the established budgets. + Manages and coordinates station connectivity, production set ups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems, and editing systems. + Assist News department in maintaining critical systems for live on air and streaming newscasts and programming. + Implements, installs and maintains engineering systems and provides end-user support across all departments. + Evaluates, selects, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems. + Communicates and coordinates with equipment maintenance and training with venders/contractors. + Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements & Skills: + Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred. + Requires a working knowledge of television and digital studio broadcast and production systems. + Experience managing, maintaining, and supporting IT and networking systems. + Communication skills along with organizational and interpersonal skills as well as report writing responsibilities for WROC, Nexstar, and the FCC. + Evaluates, selects, installs, services, and maintains station equipment and IT systems. + Communicates and coordinates equipment maintenance and training with vendors/contractors. + Works closely with General Manager and department heads to ensure station objectives are being met. + Evaluates employee access and trains employees on station systems and equipment. + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed for operations. + Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. + Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written. + Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Range: 75K to 81K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.