Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Nexstar Media Chicago - WGN9

Chicago, IL, US
$27.32 to $45.76 ph; not specified; medical, denta...
On-site
It oriented broadcast maintenance engineer
News operations and media production systems
Troubleshoot network connectivity
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for our large operation here in Chicago

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for our large operation here in Chicago.
  • Nexstar Media Chicago - WGN9, Antenna TV network, Rewind TV network, and NewsNation is seeking an IT oriented Broadcast Maintenance Engineer.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and on-going engineering maintenance and operational support for our large operation here in Chicago.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT oriented Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
  • news operations and media production systems
  • troubleshoot network connectivity
  • configure networking on servers and equipment
  • understand signal flow and data flow
  • understand video resolutions and bandwidth
  • IP and analog audio
  • read schematic and signal-flow diagrams
  • meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
  • common television test equipment

Nice-to-have

  • virtual machines and automation systems
  • Ross Xpression/Tessera and LED Videowalls
  • remote feed technology knowledge
  • IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups
  • Windows and Linux platforms administration
  • software applications for media production
  • systems integration and installation

Key Requirements

  • Five (5) years' experience as an IT technician or maintenance engineer in a media facility
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Knowledge of common business software applications
  • Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Membership in IBEW 1220

Work Rights

Not specified

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