Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 5 days ago
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is focused on managing and maintaining broadcast and technology related equipment. The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for installing, servicing, and maintaining broadcast equipment, as well as providing support for various operational teams.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
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
Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are met
Participate in managing the station helpdesk: News, Operations, Sales, Traffic, Editors, Photogs, MMJs, Building Maintenance
Participate in developing and maintaining SOPs and system documentation
Work with department manager, broadcast and IT engineering team to develop project plans, tasks list, and timelines
Execute plans and tasks in a timely manner
Provide project updates to the department manager and broadcast and IT team
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Be able to contribute as an individual and work with other members of the team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-6 years previous Broadcast Engineering experience
The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills
Complete tasks from start to finish working solo or with a team
Work to identify solutions to complete broadcast engineering tasks
Provide Desktop support and general IT support
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work extended hours as needed - may include overnights and weekends
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Decision making is expected within the scope of the role: Ability to make mid-tier decisions that do not alter the scope of projects and do not have a significant financial impact on the projects
Develop confidence and accountability for self-made decisions
Team First' attitude - desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices
Preferred
OBS, VMix and Digital Streaming experience is a plus
Experience designing and maintaining a Podcast style environment is a plus
Experience with broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, ENG Truck experience, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
2025-12-18
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