• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Sioux Falls,SD

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

The Maintenance/Transmitter Engineer is responsible for transmitter site maintenance, and maintenance of broadcast and technology related equipment at the studio and remote sites.


JOB EXPERIENCE

  • Oversee, maintain, and repair broadcast transmitter, antenna, and signal distribution systems.
  • Provide maintenance services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities and venues.
  • Participate in evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing, documenting, and maintaining broadcast equipment and information technology systems in the studio and remote sites.
  • Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facilities.
  • Work closely with management and co-workers to meet company objectives.
  • Interface with outside vendors for repairs or upgrades on systems.
  • Understand and assist in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.
  • Other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous broadcast engineering experience, with a strong RF and transmitter background preferred.
  • Experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic broadcast equipment preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of AC and DC power systems and test equipment.
  • HVAC experience would be a compliment.
  • Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
  • Good hand dexterity, ability to climb ladders, work in tight spots, lift minimum 50 lbs.
  • Polite composure under stress is required.
  • Basic knowledge and experience using hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) a plus.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • This position will require occasional night, weekend, and holiday work, along with overtime as situations demand.
  • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, both oral and written with the ability to prioritize issues.
  • Valid driver’s license: Position requires some travel (appx. 25-35%) locally with occasional overnight stays required.
  • ‘Can Do’ attitude, desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices.
  • Basic understanding of technical drawings and documents.
  • Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members.


ADDITIONAL INFO


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Engineer-I–Maintenance–Transmitter_REQ-29443?locationRegionStateProvince=745d76f06d2b41738aecee630c5888a0