Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Nexstar Media; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio seeks a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to install and support broadcast systems, including RF transmission. You will report to the Director of Engineering and work at the studio, transmitter, and remote sites.

The role requires proficiency with PC workstations, servers, TCP/IP networking, and experience with news production systems. You must be able to read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and be available after hours for emergencies and 24/7

Qualifications

• High school, vocational or technical education or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with emphasis on news production systems.
• Additional consideration for applicants with television transmitter maintenance experience.
• Must be articulate and able to communicate ideas verbally and digitally.
• Polite composure under stress is required.
• Requires ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to work in a high power RF transmitter facility.
• Must be proficient in use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50lbs. Requires walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling.

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 to meet goals and objectives
• Television Broadcast facilities operate 24/7; support may require evenings, weekends, holidays and special events
• The Maintenance Engineer must be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies

Skills

Broadcast maintenance

RF transmission systems

TCP/IP networking

Blueprints reading

CAD prints

Clear communication

Teamwork

Tools proficiency

Education

High school/technical education

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The Broadcast Maintenance Enginee r 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.

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.
• Television Broadcast facilities operate 24/7. Maintenance Engineers support the 24/7 operation and at times will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed. Normal scheduling may be any of 7 days per week and normal shift hours from 0330 to 2330.
• The Maintenance Engineer must be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies. This may include receiving, and responding to phone calls, text messages or emails after hours.

Qualifications

• Should have a high school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience and a valid Indiana drivers license in order to pick up parts and supplies, and provide services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities and venues.
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems.
• Additional consideration for applicants with television transmitter maintenance experience.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned