The Broadcast Engineer operates and maintains broadcasting hardware and systems, minimizes service interruptions, and installs new technology for effective broadcasting operations.
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.
The Broadcast Engineer operates, maintains, updates and repairs hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations.
- Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
- Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station
- Minimizes service interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions
- Sets up and operates equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts
- Installs and maintains the IT network, switches, data backups, workstations and printers
- Interprets and implements instructions and requests from other station personnel
- Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Strong PC/MS Office experience
- Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
- Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
- Experience with facility maintenance is a plus
- Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Top Skills
A/V Routing
Audio Equipment
Broadcasting
Digital Electronics
Digital Transmitters
Editing Systems
Fiber Connectivity
Graphics Systems
It Network
Microwave Equipment
MS Office
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