Chief Engineer

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Chief Engineer to join our award-winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather, and information across all platforms.

Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation’s second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life—with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community.

WROC-TV/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a Chief Engineer who operates, maintains, updates and repairs hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations. We are looking for a responsible, intelligent, self-starter, ideally someone with technical experience in the broadcast industry. This position reports directly to the station VP/General Manager.

Oversee 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 site

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

Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department

Make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees

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

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 vendors/contractors

Maintains station vehicle fleet, including live satellite truck

Oversee facility maintenance, buildings and grounds, electrical, plumbing and HVAC

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

Compensation $75,000 to $81,000 annualized commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers 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, Teladoc, 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.

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.

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.