Description:
The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within a News focused operation.
- Install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems.
- Participate in building maintenance tasks as needed.
- Assist in equipment evaluation and selection.
- Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are met.
- Participate in managing the station helpdesk: News, Operations, Sales, Traffic, Editors, Photogs, MMJs, Building Maintenance
- Participate in developing and maintaining SOPs and system documentation.
- Work with department manager, broadcast and IT engineering team to develop project plans, tasks list, and timelines.
- Execute plans and tasks in a timely manner.
- Provide project updates to the department manager and broadcast and IT team
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Be able to contribute as an individual and work with other members of the team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 2-6 years previous Broadcast Engineering experience
- The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required.
- OBS, VMix and Digital Streaming experience is a plus.
- Experience designing and maintaining a Podcast style environment is a plus.
- Video production studio experience: cameras, audio boards, mixers, switchers, lighting etc.
- Experience with broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, ENG Truck experience, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills.
- Complete tasks from start to finish working solo or with a team
- Work to identify solutions to complete broadcast engineering tasks.
- Provide Desktop support and general IT support.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed - may include overnights and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Decision making is expected within the scope of the role:
- Ability to make mid-tier decisions that do not alter the scope of projects and do not have a significant financial impact on the projects.
- Develop confidence and accountability for self-made decisions.
- Team First’ attitude - desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices
Contact:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Maintenance-Engineer_REQ-37865-1
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