The Maintenance Engineer participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices

• IT systems and associated hardware and software; This includes infrastructure and end user support

• Production equipment including robotic cameras, computer automated production switcher, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio consoles, and other gear used in production

• VHF & UHF Solid State Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems

• In person attendance required

Qualifications Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician at a commercial television station or in a position of troubleshooting a wide variety of specialized electronic equipment

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research/design, and detailed documentation of work

• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems

• Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems

• In depth knowledge of video production/television systems

• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members

• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces

• Valid driver’s license: Position may require some travel with the SNG truck for live remotes; CDL not required

• Related military experience will be considered

  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.