Engineer Broadcast IT

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.

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• 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
• Other duties as needed

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors 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

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Nexstar Media Group is Americas 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. Nexstars 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 .

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