Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

WXIN/WTTV, a Nexstar Media Group station, has an opening for a full-time*, on-site Maintenance Engineer to work in our Indianapolis location reporting to the Director of Technology.

The Maintenance Engineer will have a strong broadcast news background. The candidate will have a comfort with information technology and a passion for learning new technology in a fast-paced and challenging news operations environment.

• Full-time of 40 hours per week. Depending on candidate, this may be 5 x 8 hours weekly or 4 x 10 hours. Position will require participation in a rotating on-call status

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation and configuration of equipment into equipment racks.

• Follow direct instructions and follow CAD drawings and cable database to install and troubleshoot.

• Repair and return to service cameras, video and audio switchers, and satellite uplinks.

• Primary first responder for building issues for short term remediation.

• Support news, traffic, sales and master control operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors' degree in engineering or computer science preferred; relevant work experience required

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer for a broadcast television station

• Intermediate computer & networking skills required

• Must be able to work efficiently under deadlines and time constraints

• Must be able to work independently

• Must be able to work flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb 20' ladder.