• Maintenance Technician

    Nexstar Media Group (Chicopee, MA)


    • The Maintenance Technician is a member of the Engineering Team and responsible for providing engineering and general maintenance support for the station under the direction of the Chief Engineer.

    + Additional Job Description

    + Assist in maintaining all station broadcast equipment within the facility

    + Install, support and maintain IT equipment and infrastructure

    + Review and maintain system design documents and drawings

    + Perform routine maintenance on all broadcast equipment

    + Problem solving/troubleshooting to reduce equipment downtime and maximize system efficiency

    + Develop audio/video and IT solutions that meet end users’ requirements

    + Responsible for maintaining multiple servers/routers/hubs/switches/PC’s

    + Generates analysis from concept to completion on projects assigned

    + Interface with various users, technical services, technicians and other Engineers to implement, install and debug these systems

    + Responsible for successful completion of new initiatives and operational projects

    + Perform other job-related duties as requested by management

    + Requirements & Skills:

    + Have or working toward a degree in Broadcasting, IT and/or other advanced technical/science degree or related work experience preferred.

    + Experience with broadcast audio, video and control systems, video servers, graphics & IT systems

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Proficient with Windows and Mac operating systems

    + Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

    + Ability to communicate with non-technical staff to resolve technical matters

    + Knowledge of IT networking, firewalls, RF, fiber optics and encoding/decoding

    + Ability to lift 50 lbs and climbing ladders required

     

    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.

     

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