IT Broadcast Engineer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a full-time IT Broadcast Engineer to maintain and support operations at WANE TV. The role requires a blend of IT and media engineering skills, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, maintenance, and collaboration with a team. Ideal candidates should have experience in media production and IT systems, with the ability to handle various technical tasks. This position involves shift work, including nights and weekends, and offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an IT technician or broadcast engineer preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering maintenance and operational support.
• Perform general maintenance duties for the station.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Understanding of IP networking

Good verbal and written skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines

Tools

Ross Xpression

ENPS newsroom

Bitcentral production

Dante audio

TVU

LiveU

Windows

Linux

Job description

Are you ready to combine your IT background with media engineering skills? WANE TV has an immediate opening for a full-time IT Broadcast Engineer. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and ongoing engineering maintenance and operational support for our operation, located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of current news operations, media production, streaming, and IT systems, including Ross Xpression graphical systems, ENPS newsroom, Bitcentral production and playout, studio and control room equipment, cameras, wired and wireless audio gear, airpath systems, satellite reception, and streaming encoders, etc.
• Dante audio, Ross Xpression/ and LED Videowalls/ Processors experience a plus
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to understand system drawings
• Must be able to read and understand schematic and signal-flow diagrams
• Knowledge of remote feed technology, including TVU, LiveU, etc is desirable
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups and architecture is a plus
• IT skills, including IP networking concepts and equipment, switches, KVMs, network storage systems, RAID systems, administration, Windows and Linux platforms, etc., are desirable
• General knowledge of standard television test equipment, including signal generators/analyzers, scopes, etc.
• Understanding of software applications for media production and distribution
• Good verbal, written, and people skills, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team
• Experience in systems integration and installation is a plus

Requirements:

• Five (5) years’ experience as an IT technician or broadcast engineer in a media facility is preferred but not required
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines is a plus
• Knowledge of typical business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Provide general maintenance duties/maintenance support for the station
• Fluency in English
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Physical capability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, work in varied weather conditions, and climb ladders as required
• Perform other job-related duties as required
• Must pass background screenings to hire

$24 to $26 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

This position will require shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.

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