KLKN the ABC affiliate located in beautiful Lincoln, Nebraska is in search of a Chief Engineer to oversee all station technical operations, equipment and staff.

The primary responsibility as Chief Engineer is in maintaining on-air facilities and assisting in off-air emergencies. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, broadcast systems, and technologies in all technical areas of a modern television station. Build out projects as assigned, and work as part of a team with minimal supervision. Oversees staff that maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance. Supervisory skills to efficiently schedule and manage engineering maintenance team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be capable of managing the engineering maintenance staff and develop capital projects and improvements to facility
Transmitter Systems and Low Power RF Receivers/Transmitters
Studio Systems (Broadcast systems automation, consoles and News production)
Power and electrical support systems (generators, UPS, etc.)
Monitoring and remote-control systems, familiar with IP video transmission
Digital content delivery systems (streaming audio, datacasting.)
Business continuity planning, understanding and implementation.
FCC rules and knowledge of compliance and weekly log review process.
IT/Networking, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance are required skills

Qualifications:

Degree in technical engineering or information systems, or a combination of education and work experience are required.
Qualified candidates should have 3 or more years of television engineering management, especially as it relates to FCC rules governing a TV facility.
Must be capable of managing engineering maintenance staff
Must have experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of of a variety of transmission equipment, studio gear supporting news.
Quick response to technical issues with customer service and solutions-based approach is required. After hours and weekends work required as needed.
Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems is a plus
Effective communication and excellent documentation skills are required
Experience with the budgeting process a plus and FCC rules applicable to a Chief Operator

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