Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Chicago, IL, US
$27.32 to $45.76 ph; not specified; medical, denta...
On-site
It oriented broadcast maintenance
Troubleshoot network connectivity
Configure networking on equipment
Provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for a large media operation

Job Summary

  • Provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for a large media operation.
  • Combine IT background with media engineering skills for WGN TV 9 and NewsNation Network.
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more.

Matching Summary

Provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for a large media operation.

Salary

$27.32 to $45.76 per hour; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT oriented broadcast maintenance
  • troubleshoot network connectivity
  • configure networking on equipment
  • understand signal and data flow
  • understand video resolutions and bandwidth
  • IP and analog audio
  • understand system drawings
  • read schematic diagrams
  • common television test equipment
  • software applications for media production

Nice-to-have

  • IT skills including IP networking
  • virtual machines
  • Dante a plus
  • Ross Xpression/Tessera experience
  • LED Videowalls/Processors experience
  • remote feed technology knowledge
  • IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking
  • systems integration and installation

Key Requirements

  • Five (5) years' experience as IT technician or maintenance engineer
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline a plus
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Knowledge of common business software
  • Requires shift work including nights, weekends, holidays
  • Requires membership in IBEW 1220

Work Rights

Not specified

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