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Nexstar Media Group IT Technician in East Syracuse, New York
WSYR-TV seeks an entry level I.T. technician to perform information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation, setup, operation and maintenance of other digital broadcast systems. This individual will also assist with maintaining servers, printers, VPN, wireless access points and PC workstations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage user accounts through Active Directory.
Manage and assist users with E-mail and desktop support.
Install, manage, and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows and Linux OS.
Administer antivirus and similar support systems.
System upgrades.
Work on live remote broadcasts.
Install and terminate video, audio, network and RF cabling.
Trouble shoot and correct signal flow issues.
Assist with station operation, live news feeds and FTP process for commercial and programming content.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Skills:
Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
CompTIA A+ certification a plus.
Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems preferred.
Experience in broadcast television or a related field a plus.
Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding, signal routing, and file transcoding a plus.
Fluency in English; strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work 2nd shift, a flexible work schedule and overtime, as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The IT/Broadcast Engineer must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the effectiveness of co-workers. Able to work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The IT Technician must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required.
Hourly $17- $21
NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.