Broadcast Engineer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Columbus, GA seeks a Broadcast Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair broadcast hardware and systems for the station and business operations.

The role involves installing and testing new infrastructure, minimizing downtime, setting up equipment for outside broadcasts, and maintaining IT networks and office devices, with strong collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum three years' experience with digital electronics in television broadcasting.
• Proficiency with office equipment and general IT hardware.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
• Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.
• Minimizes service interruptions by rapidly identifying and solving issues.
• Sets up and operates equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts.
• Installs and maintains the IT network, switches, data backups, work stations and printers.
• Interprets and implements instructions from other station personnel.
• Communicates with engineering and other teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field

Tools

PC/MS Office

A/V routing & patching

Fiber connectivity

Job description

The Broadcast Engineer operates, maintains, updates and repairs hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations.

• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
• Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station
• Minimizes service interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions
• Sets up and operates equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts
• Installs and maintains the IT network, switches, data backups, work stations and printers
• Interprets and implements instructions and requests from other station personnel
• Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum three years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
• Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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