Chief Engineer - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

WREX in Rockford, IL is currently seeking a Chief Engineer for a full-time opening to work in a modern broadcast facility.

The successful candidate will be able to combine solid leadership with a hands-on approach and engineering IT management skills for a dominant full power television station. The successful candidate will maintain the digital TV transmitter, broadcast operations and production center technical facility and equipment.

Candidate will also serve as project manager on technical upgrades for all engineering and facilities installations; supervises staff, maintenance of facilities, and technical broadcast operations for television, including master control and transmitter facilities. 

Qualifications include strong broadcast equipment maintenance and repair experience, significant IT skills, ability to trouble shoot and problem solve, knowledge of FCC rules and good communication skills.

We're looking for someone with the ability to oversee and interact with IT based workflow in an automated environment. Digital transmitter experience is required. Good communication skills in a fast paced news environment and professional appearance a must.

If this description fits you, please send your resume and cover letter to:

John Chadwick

WREX

P.O. Box 530

Rockford, IL 61105

WREX is owned by Quincy, a family-owned media company that operates 13 television stations in six states, plus newspapers and radio stations. Quincy and WREX are Equal Opportunity Employers.