Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience
• Valid Indiana driver's license to pick up parts and supplies and provide services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Proficient in the use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools
• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in a high power RF transmitter facility
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally
• Polite composure under stress
• Ability to perform a considerable amount of walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling

Nice To Haves

• Television transmitter maintenance experience

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
• Support the 24/7 operation of Television Broadcast facilities, which may require working evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed
• Be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies, including receiving and responding to phone calls, text messages or emails

Benefits

• EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees