Nexstar Media Group
MaintenanceEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Maintenance Engineer at Nexstar Media Group. Skills: Broadcast engineering, Technology maintenance, IT systems. Manage broadcast equipment. Maintain broadcast equipment”
Industry & Context.
Identify development needs; Coach others; Mentor others
Work overnight, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years broadcast engineering experience, Terminate broadcast and IT cables, Meet deadlines, Prioritize assignments, Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, Work extended hours, Join IBEW Union
Nice to Have
Broadcast automation systems experience, Routers experience, Video storage devices experience, SAN storage experience, Isilon storage experience, Satellite ground stations experience, RF experience
What You'll Do.
Manage broadcast equipment
Maintain broadcast equipment
Manage technology equipment
Maintain technology equipment
Assist with FCC compliance
Assist with state laws compliance
Assist with federal laws compliance
Implement new technologies
Implement technical infrastructure
Evaluate broadcast equipment
Select broadcast equipment
Install broadcast equipment
Service broadcast equipment
Maintain broadcast equipment
Ensure company objectives met
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with management; Work with co-workers
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
The _Maintenance Engineer_ participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility. * Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility * Understand and assist in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws * Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility. * Participate in engineering and other technical projects * Evaluate, select, install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems * Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are being met * Other duties as needed _Requirements & Skills_: * 3 years previous broadcast engineering experience * The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required * Experience with Broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, Isilon storage, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred * Strong interpersonal and organization skills * Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills * Provide Desktop support * Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously * Ability to work extended hours as needed, may include overnight and weekends * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written * ‘Can Do’ attitude, desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices * Must join IBEW Union * $20 per hour depending on experience and skill set. **_SCAM ALERT:_** Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from
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