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Chief Engineer

WROC

Rochester, NY, USA

Job Type

Engineering

About the Role

WROC-RochesterFirst is hiring a Chief Engineer to join our award winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75 year trusted brand, we are Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather and information across all platforms.

We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

COMPENSATION: 75K to 81K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred.

  • Requires a working knowledge of television and digital studio broadcast and production systems.

  • Experience managing, maintaining, and supporting IT and networking systems.

  • Communication skills along with organizational and interpersonal skills as well as report writing responsibilities for WROC, Nexstar, and the FCC.

  • Evaluates, selects, installs, services, and maintains station equipment and IT systems.

Experience

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed for operations.

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Fluency in English; strong communication, both verbal and written.

About the Company

WROC-TV8 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Us

1805 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

518-456-8888

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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