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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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The

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

will report to the Director of Engineering. The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter and remote locations. Applicant must be proficient with PC workstations, servers, general TCP/IP networking as well as experience in broadcast and news technical systems. This position will have an additional focus on the RF transmission systems for over-the-air broadcast. Position will also be responsible for some minor building maintenance and other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Installation and configuration of technical broadcast equipment

Comprehension and application of technical manuals, CAD prints, database and direct interaction with manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

Coordination with engineering department coworkers and other departments to complete maintenance-related projects as needed to meet goals and objectives. Perform duties and use tools and equipment in a safe manner to avoid personal injury and injury to others

Television Broadcast facilities operate 24/7. Maintenance Engineers support the 24/7 operation and at times will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed. Normal scheduling may be any of 7 days per week and normal shift hours from 0330 to 2330

The Maintenance Engineer must be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies. This may include receiving, and responding to phone calls, text messages or emails after hours

Qualifications

Should have a high school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience and a valid Indiana drivers license in order to pick up parts and supplies, and provide services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities and venues

Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems

Additional consideration for applicants with television transmitter maintenance experience

Must be articulate and able to communicate ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally

Polite composure under stress is required

Requires an ability to read and understand blueprints

Must be able to work in a high power RF transmitter facility

Must be proficient in use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools

Must be able to lift objects up to 50lbs. Requires a considerable amount of walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling to support the facility

Must work well with others and/or independently

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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