Engineer, Chief
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Salary$80k – $90k
LocationIL, Champaign
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Minimum five years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
At least three years' experience in a leadership role
Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Strong PC/MS Office experience
Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills
PC/MS Office
fiber connectivity
production setups
A/V routing
patching
audio equipment
graphics systems
editing systems
digital transmitters
microwave equipment
broadcast-related equipment
information technology systems
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
About the role
The Chief Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
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Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
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Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
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Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
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Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
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Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
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Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
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Manages the information technology staff and system
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Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
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Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
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Maintenance of a local transmitter site, and a remote transmitter and studio site both located 90 miles away; connectivity for these sites includes data circuits and microwave hops.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements & Skills:
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Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
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Fluency in English
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
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Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year’s experience in a leadership role
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Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
•
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
•
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
•
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
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Strong PC/MS Office experience
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Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
•
Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
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Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
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Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits
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.
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