• IT System Technician

    Nexstar Media Group (Birmingham, AL)


    The IT Systems/Network Engineer will provide and perform all information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation and setup of other digital broadcast systems. This individual is responsible for administering the IT policies and procedures of the company, maintaining servers, printers, VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers and PC workstations.

     

    + Manage user accounts through Active Directory

    + Manage and assist users with E-mail and desktop support

    + Install, manage and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows and Linux OS

    + Administer antivirus and similar support systems

    + Serve Engineering, News, Production, Promotion, and Sales Departments by providing quality support services

    + Work closely with Engineering to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station

    + Manage and maintain News production server system, News content storage and playout system, graphics and editing systems

    + Perform other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required

    + Strong Information Technology background and networking skills required

    + Microsoft and Cisco certifications are a plus

    + Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN required

    + Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems required

    + Experience in broadcast television or a related field preferred

    + Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding and file transcoding a plus

    + Fluency in English; strong communication skills, both verbal and written

    + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

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

    + Ability to work extended hours, as needed

     

    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.