at Nexstar Media Group in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Systems Specialist, NewsNation
NewsNation is looking for an experienced Systems Specialist for our national newscasts, based in our Chicago headquarters. NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching approximately 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).Job Responsibilities:
+ Works closely with NewsNation Engineering management in installing, maintaining, and documenting core systems.
+ Takes charge of implementing new technologies and technical infrastructure for the news operation.
+ Assist in minimizing system and service interruptions by identifying continuous system health.
+ Ability to build rapport with end-users and vendors to efficiently address issues.
+ Experience with Network Administration, configuration, and data security.
+ Manage and maintain News production systems, content storage, playout systems, graphics and editing systems.
+ Working experience with audio and communications equipment, content acquisition systems and experience with Ross Production Equipment/Automation
+ Most be detail oriented, with strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to handle multiple projects/issues simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Requirements & Skills:
+ Bachelor’s degree in information systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
+ Strong Information Technology background and networking skills required.
+ IT certifications are a strong plus.
+ Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding, file transcoding, and newsroom systems a plus.
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as breaking news situations demand.
#LI-Onsite 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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account