KRON-TV
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
At KRON the Broadcast Engineer’s main responsibilities are to help maintain the technical infrastructure for the TV station, and to support a fast paced news operation.
This is a full-time, union position
JOB EXPERIENCE
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We prefer that candidates have a passion and some experience in most of the following areas:
- State of the art broadcast equipment, with an emphasis on broadcast control rooms, studio operations, graphical equipment, and news gathering equipment and software
- Strong experience with PCs, laptops, servers, and networking equipment is desired
- RF technology including satellite and microwave transmission
- Cellular newsgathering equipment
- Experience with IP based media workflow is desired
- Some knowledge of FCC Broadcast rules and regulations is a plus
- Experience with high-powered solid-state broadcast transmitters is a plus
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who pays attention to detail and is a team player. Other key responsibilities, attributes, and characteristics include:
- Maintain positive and proactive communication on all technology related issues among all other departments (News, Sales, Production & Promotions)
- Assist in capital-based projects, including design, installation, and then maintenance
- Flexible, but also focused on completing tasks and projects
- Must be able to occasionally work weekends, longer hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast emergencies or deadlines
- Knowledge of CAD drawing programs (Visio), editing, (Adobe Premiere) and MS Office Suite preferred
- 3 years of broadcast TV maintenance preferred
- A college degree and or SBE Certification are highly desired
- Any and all other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will be a key part of the team, where opinions and collaboration are the norm. Maintaining an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work will be a key element of success for this position.
Compensation – $33.00/hr commensurate with experience and job skill
REQUIREMENTS
See above
ADDITIONAL INFO
EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ~ Background check required.
Qualified applicants can apply online at http://www.nexstar.tv/careers.
PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS JOB OPENING.
Nexstar Media Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental handicap, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or age. Discriminatory employment is specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, DC 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.
Nexstar Media Inc. requires pre-employment background investigations.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE – THANK YOU.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOB OPENINGS AT KRON 4, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE, http://WWW.KRON4.COM.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar