Are you ready to combine your IT background with media engineering skills?  WANE TV has an immediate opening for a full-time IT Broadcast Engineer.  The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and ongoing engineering maintenance and operational support for our operation, located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Experience and Skills:

Knowledge of current news operations, media production, streaming, and IT systems, including Ross Xpression graphical systems, ENPS newsroom, Bitcentral production and playout, studio and control room equipment, cameras, wired and wireless audio gear, airpath systems, satellite reception, and streaming encoders, etc.Dante audio, Ross Xpression/ and LED Videowalls/ Processors experience a plusTroubleshooting skills and ability to understand system drawingsMust be able to read and understand schematic and signal-flow diagramsKnowledge of remote feed technology, including TVU, LiveU, etc is desirableAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyUnderstanding of IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups and architecture is a plusIT skills, including IP networking concepts and equipment, switches, KVMs, network storage systems, RAID systems, administration, Windows and Linux platforms, etc., are desirableGeneral knowledge of standard television test equipment, including signal generators/analyzers, scopes, etc.Understanding of software applications for media production and distributionGood verbal, written, and people skills, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative teamExperience in systems integration and installation is a plus

Requirements:

Five (5) years’ experience as an IT technician or broadcast engineer in a media facility is preferred but not requiredAn associate or bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines is a plusKnowledge of typical business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)Provide general maintenance duties/maintenance support for the stationFluency in EnglishValid driver’s license with a good driving recordPhysical capability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, work in varied weather conditions, and climb ladders as requiredPerform other job-related duties as requiredMust pass background screenings to hire

$24 to $26 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

This position will require shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.

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