Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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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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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Indianapolis, IN .
Center, IN $109,300.00-$191,000.00
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