Assistant Chief Engineer

WFMJ Television, Inc., a broadcast television station located in Youngstown, Ohio with NBC & CW affiliation, is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer, as directed.

Located halfway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Youngstown is in the midst of a cultural and economic renaissance that combines rich historical tradition with the zeal of a new generation, according to U. S. News & World Report.  The area is seeing a resurgence of business in its once-empty downtown area, including restaurants, bars, galleries and local shops. Typical of most Midwestern cities, Youngstown’s residents are friendly and regularly gather to celebrate their community. The downtown area is surrounded by farmland, and residents enjoy shopping at local farms and Amish markets. The Mill Creek MetroParks includes over 5,000 acres of lakes, hiking trails, bike trails, historical sites, golf courses and more found throughout the metro area. Those who don’t relish the outdoors can find plenty of arts and culture in Youngstown. Compared to other metro areas of similar size, the cost of living in Youngstown is much lower.

WFMJ Television, Inc. offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, and sick time.

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and associated equipment at the station and transmitter site.

Responsibilities:

• *Assist and advise in the planning of future equipment installations, technical requirements, budgetary recommendations, and facility infrastructure changes
• *Schedule daily assignments of employees in the Engineering Department; must be able to plan, manage, train, and coordinate technician’s activities. Should monitor and direct contractor work and secure necessary permits and insurance certificates.
• *Provide engineering support and direction for live remotes and press conferences as necessary
• *Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance of existing equipment, including towers, transmitters, microwave, satellite, earth station equipment, and tenant installations.
• *Review and approve maintenance logs and documentation for proper operation of equipment in accordance with Good Engineering Practices
• *Assist in managing the building infrastructure. Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets, including buildings, grounds, vehicles, and machines.
• *Ability to handle F.C.C. filings; including DIRS, ETRS, and LMS
• *Aid with managing all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped programs.
• *Have expert knowledge regarding equipment & technology, and systems outside of broadcasting and be able to step in and assist in emergencies (i.e., primary power, public utility, communications)
• *Ability to draft/CADきゃど engineering designs and workflow.
• *Write and update documentation for user support guides and system infrastructure.
• *Maintain a comprehensive diagram of plant wiring, signal flow, and specifications
• *Proper application and compliance with electrical and building codes (national & state).
• *Understanding and application of labor law and human resource rules; including OSHA, NATE, and civil engineering regulations

Education & Experience

• Three or more years- television only- engineering experience.
• Three-plus years of experience in the management of an engineering team.
• Previous leadership and management experience. Solid team-building ability.
• Hands-on experience in the studio, Bonded Cellular, and ENG broadcast operations, FCC General Class License, Amateur General, or equivalent specialist certifications, Society of Broadcast Engineering A+, ACMT, CTO, CBT, CBTE, or CBNE preferred, but not required. Naval PQS/NEC code or equivalent.
• An engineering degree or related experience is preferred.
• Travel may occasionally be required, including transportation of assets, personnel, and contractors.

WFMJ Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgk2GkVdg9c

Please send your resume to Cynthia Flis, Human Resources Manager, at cflis@wfmj.com.