Jobs · Engineering · Mississippi

Assistant Chief Engineer

Jackson's 16 WAPT · Jackson, MS · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of all studio and field equipment
  • The daily operation of the station
  • Technical and operational staff guidance
  • IT integrity, security, and infrastructure maintenance
  • Exhibits working knowledge of television maintenance and FCC requirements and licensing
  • Help with the execution of capital projects
  • Maintain relationships with local vendors

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in Television Broadcast Operations/Maintenance
  • Prior manager experience
  • Lift 50 pounds, climbing ladders and other physical activity associated with equipment installation
  • A current driver's license
  • Experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment for broadcast and production environments
  • Higher education in technology, SBE, or related military experience may be considered

Qualifications

In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Values in Action: At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in fostering collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, 401(k) matching, Emotional Wellness Support, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, LGBTQ+ Health Services, and additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

About Us: Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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