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Nexstar Media Group Senior Hub Engineer in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 200 owned or partner stations in 117 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Addressing nearly 38.7% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation. Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv.
Nexstar Springfield, MA Central Broadcast Operations, a broadcast hub serving more than 45 stations, is seeking a Senior Hub Engineer to oversee the day to day technical operations of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.• Help ensure our hub stations compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.• Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility.• Manage and complete engineering and other technical projects.• Evaluate, select, install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems.• Communicate and coordinate equipment maintenance and training with vendors and contractors.• Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are being met.• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Skills:
• 5 years previous broadcast engineering experience.• Previous experience with IT systems in a broadcast environment.• Experience with MPLS or AVPN fiber technologies is preferred.• The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required.• Proficiency with PC/Server administration is preferred.• Proficiency with PC and MS Office is required.• Experience with Broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, Harmonic storage and playout, Florical automation, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred.• Strong interpersonal and organization skills• Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills.• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.• Ability to work extended hours as needed.• Must be fluent in English.• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Maintenance Engineer must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Hub Maintenance Engineer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required.
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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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.