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Nexstar Media Group Technician I, Maintenance in Spartanburg, South Carolina
WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC has an opening for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is a member of the Technical Services Department and responsible for providing engineering and general maintenance support for the station under the direction of Technical Services Management.
Assist in maintaining all station broadcast equipment within the facility
Install, support and maintain IT equipment and infrastructure
Review and maintain system design documents and drawings
Perform routine maintenance on all broadcast equipment
Problem solving/troubleshooting to reduce equipment downtime and maximize system efficiency
Develop audio/video and IT solutions that meet end users’ requirements
Responsible for maintaining multiple servers/routers/hubs/switches/PC’s
Generates analysis from concept to completion on projects assigned
Interface with various users, technical services, technicians and other Engineers to implement, install and debug these systems
Responsible for successful completion of new initiatives and operational projects
Ability to rapidly diagnose problems during Live broadcasts, resolve or provide alternative solutions to maintain production continuity and meet On-Air deadlines
Requirements & Skills :
2+ years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician at a commercial television station or in a position of troubleshooting a wide variety of specialized electronic equipment
Experience with broadcast audio, video and control systems, video servers, graphics & IT systems
Knowledge of master control and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Windows and Mac operating systems
D etail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate with non-technical staff to resolve technical matters
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
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