Chief Engineer

Description

NRG Media, a leader in Great Local Radio, is accepting applications for Chief Engineer for its radio properties in Omaha, Nebraska. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great company in a great Midwest location. We believe in Live and Local and the Chief Engineer is a critical member to make sure we can deliver our content over the air and online!

NRG Media recognizes the importance of employee wellbeing and has designed benefit plans with that in mind.

NRG Media provides medical, dental and vision offerings, 2 Employee Assistance Program options, life insurance options and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. To encourage a positive work-life balance, the company offers paid flexible time off, holidays and medical/parental (maternity/paternity) leave.

NRG Media is dedicated to providing Great Local Radio and committed to being an active and integral part of the communities in which it serves. NRG Media has over 33 radio stations throughout the Midwest. The company is headquartered in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa metro and led by President/CEO Mary Quass.

NRG Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Successful applicants will be willing to work with the team to ensure broadcast excellence, success for the stations, security, and FCC compliance. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Chief Engineer is preferred. Your hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing studio and remote equipment, transmitters, automation equipment including NexGen, Wheatstone, antennas, satellite receivers, telephone systems, generators and some PC hardware will be used to increase the efficiency of the markets. As an excellent project planner and resource manager, you will complete projects in a timely manner.

A strong computer background is helpful. SBE certification desired.