Broadcast Systems Engineer & Maintenance Specialist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer to manage and maintain broadcast and technology equipment within the facility. You will assist in FCC/compliance matters and help implement new technologies and infrastructure while supporting engineering projects and IT systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, cable termination, and the ability to coordinate with management to meet company objectives, including occasional extended hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years previous broadcast engineering experience.
• Ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables.
• Experience with broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work extended hours, may include overnight travel and weekends to maintain/repair transmitter and microwave equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all broadcast and technology equipment within the facility.
• Understand and assist in compliance with FCC, local, state, and federal laws.
• Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility.
• Participate in engineering and other technical projects.
• Evaluate, select, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and IT systems.
• Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are met.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Cable termination

IT support

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Routers

Video storage devices

SAN storage

Satellite ground stations

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer to manage and maintain broadcast and technology equipment within the facility. You will assist in FCC/compliance matters and help implement new technologies and infrastructure while supporting engineering projects and IT systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, cable termination, and the ability to coordinate with management to meet company objectives, including occasional extended hours and travel as needed.