Engineer Broadcast IT

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Broadcast IT Engineer to provide comprehensive IT support for our station, including installation and setup of digital broadcast systems.

You will manage Active Directory, servers, VPN access, and email support, while maintaining broadcast and technology equipment. The role requires 3 years of broadcast engineering experience, strong networking skills, and proficiency with Adobe editing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong information technology and networking skills are required.
• Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN is required.
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems is required.
• Minimum 3 years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding and file transcoding is a plus.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; deadline-driven.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including overnights/weekends.
• Experience with broadcast automation systems, routers, storage and RF is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for the station and assist with installation/setup of broadcast systems.
• Administer IT policies, maintain servers, printers, VPN, and PC workstations.
• Manage and maintain all broadcast/technology equipment at the facility.
• Provide user support for email and desktops; manage Active Directory
• Assist News/Engineering/Production/Sales with quality support services.
• Manage News production server system, content storage, playout, graphics and editing systems.
• Ensure compliance with FCC and other regulations; implement new technologies.
• Evaluate, select, install, and maintain broadcast equipment and IT systems.
• Collaborate with management to meet company objectives and maintain facilities.

Skills

IT background

Networking

Remote desktop

VPN

Adobe editing

Broadcast engineering

AV switching

Video encoding/decoding

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Remote desktop applications

VPN

Adobe editing systems

Broadcast automation systems

Routers

Isilon storage

SAN storage

Job description

Other duties as needed

• The Broadcast IT Engineer will provide and perform all information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation and setup of other digital broadcast systems.
• This individual is responsible for administering the IT policies and procedures of the company, maintaining servers, printers, VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers, and PC workstations.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.
• Will provide and perform all information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation and setup of other digital broadcast systems.
• Manage user accounts through Active Directory
• Manage and assist users with E-mail and desktop support
• Install, manage and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows and Linux OS
• Administer antivirus and similar support systems
• Serve Engineering, News, Production, and Sales Departments by providing quality support services
• Manage and maintain News production server system, News content storage and playout system, graphics and editing systems
• Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility
• Understand and assist in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws
• Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility.
• Evaluate, select, install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems
• Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are being met
• Maintain facilities and vehicle fleet as needed

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• Strong Information Technology background and networking skills required
• Microsoft and Cisco certifications are a plus
• Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN required
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems required
• 3 years previous broadcast engineering experience
• Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding and file transcoding a plus
• Fluency in English; strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required
• Experience with Broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, Isilon storage, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, may include overnight and weekends
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• ‘Can Do’ attitude, desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices
• #LI-Onsite

EEO Statement:

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.