IT Specialist, Part-time - NewsNation & WGN-TV

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Chicago, IL

13d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a skilled and motivated part-time IT Specialist to join its Engineering organization in Chicago, supporting NewsNation and WGN-TV. The position supports newsrooms, production control rooms, sales, creative services, producers, and talent in a live news environment. It reports to the Manager of Information Technology for NewsNation and WGN-TV Chicago. The role installs, maintains, and troubleshoots Windows, macOS, and Linux systems; supports Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud applications; and manages critical broadcast infrastructure such as production servers, content storage, playout servers, graphics, and editing systems. It also involves hardware repair, backups and restorations, network configuration, and support for local and remote users in a mission-critical, 24/7 news environment. The employer describes competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals while contributing to a national news brand and a local television institution.

Requirements

A degree in Information Technology or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Solid background in IT systems, Active Directory, server administration, and networking.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer support and satisfaction.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure in a live broadcast setting.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of live news operations.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to troubleshoot critical systems with urgency and precision.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 100 feet.
Some climbing, kneeling, and crawling may be required.
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, tools, and technical equipment.
Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certifications, such as Microsoft or Cisco.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows, macOS, and Linux systems across News, Creative Services, and other departments.
Provide support for Microsoft Office 365 applications and related plug-ins.
Manage and maintain national news production servers, content storage systems, playout servers, graphics systems, and editing systems.
Install and configure Adobe Creative Cloud applications and plug-ins, and resolve related issues.
Diagnose and repair desktop and laptop hardware, including drives, memory, and peripherals.
Perform regular system backups and restorations, particularly for high-performance RAID-based broadcast systems.
Configure and troubleshoot IP networks, including 10Gbps+ high-speed links and geographically distributed systems.
Install and manage network routers and switches in collaboration with Corporate IT.
Support local and remote users in a mission-critical, 24/7 news environment.