Hands-On Broadcast Systems Engineer

Nexstar Media Group; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group seeks a Broadcast IT Engineer to join WFRV Local 5's Engineering team in Green Bay. The role focuses on maintaining broadcast tech, installing new systems, and ensuring reliable operations for on-air and business functions.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent experience, fluent English, strong communication skills, and at least three years in digital electronics within a TV environment, plus proficiency with PC/MS Office and office equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and work 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, 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 is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, workstations 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.
• Work with other departments during special events as needed.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This full-time position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Skills

Digital electronics

Broadcast IT

English fluency

Communication skills

Driver's license

Broadcast experience

Office equipment

PC/MS Office

Fiber connectivity

A/V routing

Transmitters/microwaves

IT systems maintenance

Deadline management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Job description

Nexstar Media Group seeks a Broadcast IT Engineer to join WFRV Local 5's Engineering team in Green Bay. The role focuses on maintaining broadcast tech, installing new systems, and ensuring reliable operations for on-air and business functions.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent experience, fluent English, strong communication skills, and at least three years in digital electronics within a TV environment, plus proficiency with PC/MS Office and office equipment.