Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Nexstar Media Chicago - WGN9

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $27.32 to $45.76 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
It background with media engineering skills
Troubleshoot network connectivity using ping traceroute
Configure networking on servers and broadcast equipment
The successful candidate will provide daily engineering maintenance and operational support for WGN TV 9 and NewsNation Network headquarters

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will provide daily engineering maintenance and operational support for WGN TV 9 and NewsNation Network headquarters.
  • This position requires membership in IBEW 1220 and the ability to lift 50 lbs while working shift schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and life insurance.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will provide daily engineering maintenance and operational support for WGN TV 9 and NewsNation Network headquarters.

Salary

Base: $27.32 to $45.76 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT background with media engineering skills
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity using ping traceroute
  • Configure networking on servers and broadcast equipment
  • Read schematic and signal-flow diagrams
  • Shift work including nights weekends and holidays

Nice-to-have

  • Ross Xpression Tessera and LED Videowalls experience
  • Knowledge of Dejero TVU Haivision remote feed technology
  • Understanding of IP LAN VLAN WAN VPN networking setups
  • Experience in systems integration and installation
  • Strong verbal written and people skills

Key Requirements

  • Five years' experience as IT technician or maintenance engineer in media facility
  • Membership in IBEW 1220 required
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in technical discipline preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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