Broadcast Engineer
Company: Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
WGN-TV is seeking a broadcast engineer in its maintenance and
construction department, which services the news, production, and
on-air operations at our facility in Chicago.This is a diverse
role, which will include both the physical installation, wiring,
and setup of new equipment as we continue to expand and upgrade our
facilities, as well as servicing and maintaining existing
production / broadcast infrastructure. You may sometimes be
required to provide shift-coverage within the operations-support
office.Must be able to perform occasional off-site work within the
Chicagoland area, both in support of field operations for special
events, as well as routine maintenance and repairs at UHF
transmitter and ENG-receive sites.Requirements & Skills:* Must be
able to read and understand schematic and signal-flow diagrams.*
The ability to terminate, test, and repair broadcast and IT related
cabling is required.* Familiarity with both operational workflows
and backend infrastructure within a TV news and production
environment is required.* General knowledge of networking and IT
infrastructure is preferred.* Must be able to accommodate
occasional requirements for overtime or non-normal work shifts.*
Associates degree or higher in an engineering, CS/IT, or
communications-related field is preferred.* Minimum three years
experience in a technician/engineering role within the broadcast
industry.* Must be able to safely and confidently lift 50 lbs, work
atop ladders, and in confined spaces.* Able to fluently speak,
hear, read and write English.* Must be able to operate a motor
vehicle.* Position requires membership in IBEW-1220.
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