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Maintenance/Transmitter Engineer
- Nexstar Media Group (Buffalo, NY)
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The Maintenance/Transmitter Engineer is responsible for transmitter site maintenance; and maintenance of broadcast and technology related equipment at the studio.
+ Oversee, maintain, and repair broadcast transmitter, antenna, and signal distribution systems.
+ Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the studio.
+ Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility.
+ Participate in engineering and other technical projects.
+ Evaluate, select, install, service, and maintain broadcast equipment and information technology systems.
+ Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are being met.
+ Understand and assist in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.
+ Other duties as needed.
+ Salary - $55,000 - $65,000
Requirements & Skills:
+ ‘Can Do’ attitude, desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices
+ Highly motivated, able to work on your own, or part of a team.
+ Minimum 3 years previous broadcast engineering experience, with an RF and transmitter background.
+ Experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic broadcast equipment.
+ Satellite ground system equipment experience.
+ ENG (microwave) remote truck and field systems experience.
+ Experience with Newscast production equipment.
+ Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Ability to work extended hours as needed, may include overnight and weekends.
+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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.
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