Assistant Chief Engineer

Full time Engineers

Broadcast Assistant Chief Engineer

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for an Assistant Chief Engineer. You will help lead a team of technical professionals ranging from studio operators to IT and RF specialists as you organize, plan, manage, document and complete assignments within our live broadcast environment. This includes oversight of the equipment itself and execution of both local and corporate-led systems deployments and upgrades. As, Assistant Chief Engineer you will monitor multiple air channels, maintain regulatory compliance, and assuring quality control of on-air product. You will report to the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Oversight of all studio and field equipment, the daily operation of the station, and technical and operational staff

Guide engineering team

Oversight of IT integrity, security and infrastructure

Maintain transmitter, satellite antenna systems, signal dist...