Broadcast Engineer
Nexstar Media Group
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- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Nexstar Media Group
Broadcast media · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems
- Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment
- Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; interpret schematics and system drawings
- Support remote feed technologies and streaming workflows
- Support and assist studio operations within a live production environment
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to execute technical solutions
- Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and commissioning
What you need
- Five years' experience as an IT technician or maintenance engineer in a media facility (desired)
- Ability to lift, set-up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
- Work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
- Knowledge of common business software applications
- Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (preferred)
- Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
Key skills
IP networkingActive DirectoryWindows/Linux platformsbroadcast production systemsaudio consolesintercom systemsvideo switcherswireless audioRoss XpressionDante audiosatellite transmissionnetwork toolstest and measurement equipmentvideo compressionsystem signal flow diagrams
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NEWS 2 (WKRN-TV) in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer with strong IT skills to join our engineering team. You’ll provide daily maintenance and technical operational support for a large, complex broadcast facility, ensuring all broadcast systems, technology, and live day-of-air programs maintain on-air reliability across traditional and digital platforms. This position requires a combination of maintenance, IT and project management/system engineering skills.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems, including studio/control room automation, master control, ENPS newsroom, cameras, audio gear, and streaming encoders.
Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment.
Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; interpret schematics and system drawings.
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
Support remote feed technologies and streaming workflows.
Support and assist studio operations within a live production environment.
Collaborate with engineering team to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with production and operations team to execute technical solutions that meet production needs in a timely fashion.
Desired Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of IP networking (LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN), Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms.
Proficiency with broadcast production systems and software, including audio consoles, intercom systems, video switchers, wireless audio, and test and measurement equipment.
Familiarity with broadcast systems: Ross Xpression, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission.
Ability to use network tools (ping, traceroute) and common test equipment (signal generators, scopes).
Understanding of video compression, resolutions and bandwidth requirements.
Ability to read and understand technical system signal flow diagrams for studio facilities.
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to diplomatically engage with colleagues across various departments.
Proficiency in newsroom and production environments, especially software driven.
Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and commissioning.
Requirements:
Five (5) years' experience as an IT technician or maintenance engineer in a media facility is desired.
An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is a plus.
Ability to lift, set-up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, or tools. Repetitive movements are required.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Knowledge of common business software applications.
This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations will sometimes require.
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