Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

10d • Onsite

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
• A valid Indiana drivers license
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems.
• Must be articulate and able to communicate ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally.
• Polite composure under stress is required.
• Requires an ability to read and understand blueprints
• Must be able to work in a high power RF transmitter facility
• Must be proficient is use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50lbs.
• Requires a considerable amount of walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling to support the facility.
• Must work well with others and/or independently
• Proficient with PC workstations, servers, general TCP/IP networking
• Experience in broadcast and news technical systems

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration for applicants with 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.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED