Broadcast Engineer at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in East Syracuse, NY

Summary: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Engineer for NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in East Syracuse, New York. The role involves installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing broadcast and technology-related equipment within the facility. Responsibilities: - Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment for the station - Install, set up and configure broadcast, server and computer equipment - Cable, connect, and configure technical infrastructure equipment for the station - Setup and operate equipment and transmission links during live remote broadcasts - Maintains satellite and microwave live trucks. Trains live truck operators - Communicates with members of the Engineering/I.T. team and other departments to effectively resolve equipment and system issues - Ability to read signal flow drawings and trouble shoot problems quickly - Performs other duties as assigned - Ability to work extended hours as needed. Broadcasting is a 24/7/365 operation Required Qualifications: - Technical degree in Broadcasting, Electronics, Computer Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience - Experience with video, audio, IP acquisition and encoding/decoding equipment - Experience with network, audio and video cabling, microwave equipment, satellite antennas / receivers and other broadcast-related equipment - Experience with file-based acquisition, editing, storage, transfer and transcoding systems - Familiarity with audio /video streaming equipment/services - Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers and other office equipment - Fluency in English. Good communication skills, both oral and written - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record - Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: - Broadcasting, Electronics, I.T. Support, Networking, Electrical, RF systems Required Skills: Broadcast technology, Video equipment, Audio equipment, IP acquisition and encoding/decoding, Network cabling, Audio cabling, Video cabling, Microwave equipment, Satellite antennas, Satellite receivers, File-based acquisition systems, Editing systems, Storage systems, Transfer systems, Transcoding systems, Audio/video streaming equipment, Computers, Telephones, Broadcast signal flow reading