Broadcast IT Systems Engineer — Live News

Ilba; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 41 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

Nexstar Media Group in Chicago is seeking an IT Specialist to join our Engineering team, supporting WGN-TV and NewsNation Chicago in a live news environment.

You will install and maintain Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, support Office 365, and manage high-performance broadcasting infrastructure. The role requires strong IT and networking skills, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays to keep critical operations running.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Strong background in IT systems, Active Directory, server administration, and networking.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco) are a plus.
• Experience supporting a 24/7 live broadcast environment is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows, macOS, and Linux systems across News, Creative Services, and other departments.
• Provide expert support for Microsoft Office 365 applications and related plug-ins.
• Manage and maintain critical infrastructure, including national news production servers, content storage systems, playout servers, graphics, and editing systems.
• Install, configure, and resolve issues with Adobe Creative Cloud applications and plug-ins.
• 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 both local and remote users in a mission-critical, 24/7 news environment.

Connaissances

Windows OS

macOS

Linux

Active Directory

Server administration

Networking

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

IT support

Customer service

Formation

Degree in Information Technology or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office 365

Active Directory

Adobe Creative Cloud

RAID storage systems

Description du poste

Nexstar Media Group in Chicago is seeking an IT Specialist to join our Engineering team, supporting WGN-TV and NewsNation Chicago in a live news environment.

You will install and maintain Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, support Office 365, and manage high-performance broadcasting infrastructure. The role requires strong IT and networking skills, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays to keep critical operations running.