What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chief Engineer position at Mediabistro?
KCCI , the Hearst CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, 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 to ensure reliability, efficiency, and advancement of our broadcast systems and facilities. This role 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 assure quality control of on-air product. With the resources of Hearst Television, there is a rare opportunity to be part of a market-leading news station that creates and delivers award-winning content that benefits the communities we serve. You will report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate closely with the IT Manager.
Responsibilities
- Leadership :
Assist the Director of Engineering in overseeing all technical aspects of broadcast operations
Manage and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and all equipment used in our newscast productions, studio operations and air path.
Oversee live broadcasts, manage troubleshooting of technical issues in real-time to ensure seamless transmissions.
Schedule and perform regular maintenance checks to prevent equipment failures.
Maintain detailed records of technical procedures, equipment inventory, and maintenance schedules.
Qualifications
Proficient in managing broadcast automation systems and IP-based broadcasting platforms
Lift 50 pounds, climbing ladders and other physical activity associated with equipment installation
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
