WXIN/WTTV, a Nexstar Media Group station, has an opening for a full-time*, on-site Maintenance Engineer to work in our Indianapolis location reporting to the Director of Technology.

The Maintenance Engineer will have a strong broadcast news background. The candidate will have a comfort with information technology and a passion for learning new technology in a fast-paced and challenging news operations environment.

*Full-time of 40 hours per week. Depending on candidate, this may be 5 x 8 hours weekly or 4 x 10 hours. Position will require participation in a rotating on-call status

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation and configuration of equipment into equipment racks.

• Follow direct instructions and follow CAD drawings and cable database to install and troubleshoot.

• Repair and return to service cameras, video and audio switchers, and satellite uplinks.

• Primary first responder for building issues for short term remediation.

• Support news, traffic, sales and master control operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ degree in engineering or computer science preferred; relevant work experience required

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer for a broadcast television station

• Intermediate computer & networking skills required

• Must be able to work efficiently under deadlines and time constraints

• Must be able to work independently

• Must be able to work flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb 20’ ladder.

  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.