NewsNation Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

at Nexstar Media Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Are you ready to combine your IT background with media engineering skills? NewsNation Network headquarters, located in Chicago, has an immediate opening for a full time, IT oriented, Broadcast Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for our national news operation.

NewsNation is a Nexstar Media Group (NXST) national news cable network and currently reaches 75 million television households across the United States.

Desired Experience and Skills

+ Knowledge of current television broadcast and IT systems including Ross Overdrive automation, ENPS newsroom, Bitcentral, studio and control room equipment including, cameras, wired and wireless audio gear, master control and airpath systems, satellite transmission and reception, etc.

+ Wheatstone audio, Ross Tessera and LED Videowalls/Processors experience a plus

+ Troubleshooting skills and ability to understand system drawings (AutoCAD experience a plus)

+ Knowledge of remote feed technology, Dejero, TVU, Haivision, etc is desirable

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

+ Understanding of IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups and architecture is a plus

+ IT skills including IP networking concepts and equipment, switches, KVM, storage systems, redundant computer system concepts, administration, Windows platform, etc. is desirable

+ Working knowledge of common television test equipment including signal generators/analyzers, scopes, etc.

+ Proficiency and experience performing cable installations, soldering, crimping cable connectors, including cable documentation, labeling, post-installation commissioning and testing processes, etc.

+ Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is required

+ Excellent verbal, written and people skills, ability to work as part of a collaborative team

+ Experience in large systems integration/installation a plus

+ Five (5) years’ experience as an IT technician or media engineer in a broadcast facility is desired

+ An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is a plus

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs

+ Knowledge of common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) a plus

This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations demand.

This position is under the jurisdiction of IBEW 1220, and union membership is required.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.