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Are you ready to combine your IT background with media engineering skills? WANE TV has an immediate opening for a full-time IT Broadcast Engineer. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and ongoing engineering maintenance and operational support for our operation, located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Experience and Skills:

+ Knowledge of current news operations, media production, streaming, and IT systems, including Ross Xpression graphical systems, ENPS newsroom, Bitcentral production and playout, studio and control room equipment, cameras, wired and wireless audio gear, airpath systems, satellite reception, and streaming encoders, etc.

+ Dante audio, Ross Xpression/ and LED Videowalls/ Processors experience a plus

+ Troubleshooting skills and ability to understand system drawings

+ Must be able to read and understand schematic and signal-flow diagrams

+ Knowledge of remote feed technology, including TVU, LiveU, etc is desirable

+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Understanding of IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups and architecture is a plus

+ IT skills, including IP networking concepts and equipment, switches, KVMs, network storage systems, RAID systems, administration, Windows and Linux platforms, etc., are desirable

+ General knowledge of standard television test equipment, including signal generators/analyzers, scopes, etc.

+ Understanding of software applications for media production and distribution

+ Good verbal, written, and people skills, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team

+ Experience in systems integration and installation is a plus

Requirements:

+ Five (5) years’ experience as an IT technician or broadcast engineer in a media facility is preferred but not required

+ An associate or bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines is a plus

+ Knowledge of typical business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

+ Provide general maintenance duties/maintenance support for the station

+ Fluency in English

+ Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

+ Physical capability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, work in varied weather conditions, and climb ladders as required

+ Perform other job-related duties as required

+ Must pass background screenings to hire

$24 to $26 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

This position will require shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.