Overview
Nexstar Media Group Inc. has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Engineer at KXRM-DT / KXTU-LD in Colorado Springs. We are a locally focused organization, dedicated to serving Southern Colorado communities and businesses by connecting them to unique local content they value and trust. Our team embraces a culture of innovation, service, and respect both within our building and in our work throughout the region. Our vision is to be Southern Colorado’s leader in multi-media content, advertising solutions, and community engagement that inspires, educates, and entertains.
Responsibilities
- Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within a news focused operation.
- Install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems.
- Participate in building maintenance tasks as needed.
- Assist in equipment evaluation and selection.
- Working closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are met.
- Participate in helpdesk tasks for all departments.
- Participate in developing and maintaining SOPs and system documentation.
- Work with Chief Engineer and IT Technician to develop project plans, task lists, and timelines.
- Execute plans / tasks in a timely manner.
- Provide project updates to the Chief Engineer.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Be able to contribute individually and as a member of a team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
2+ years of previous Broadcast Engineering experience; technical education and technical broadcast experience may be considered in lieu of engineering experience.Experience with studio and field production camera systems; robotic camera systems knowledge is a plus.Experience with production automation systems; Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.Experience with newsroom computer systems; AP ENPS experience is a plus.Experience with production graphics systems; Ross Xpression experience is a plus.Experience with news media management systems; BitCentral experience is a plus.Experience with non-linear video editing software.Ability to read and understand system diagrams; ability to terminate IT / Broadcast cabling is a plus.Ability to complete tasks working solo or as a member of a team, especially in an environment of interruption by higher priority tasks.Microsoft Office fluency and strong communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in English.Low & Mid-level decision making and self-starting. Confidence and Accountability for self-made decisions.Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters / memos / technical instruction, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the effectiveness of co-workers, work in close proximity with others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors with or without climate control.Proficient operation of a 4x4 truck in all weather conditions—snow and ice, paved and unpaved surfaces, tight / unmaintained mountain roads.Lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 pounds.Extended work from ladders and confined spaces.Repetitive movements.Handle, control, and feel objects, tools and controls.Scheduled work period with occasional on-call status.Compensation
Salary : $24 / hour – full timeBenefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k with company match.#J-18808-Ljbffr