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Nexstar Media Group Director of Engineering - NewsNation in Chicago, Illinois
Who we are: NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation has an immediate opening for a Director of Engineering to be a part of our unique, multifaceted broadcast operation based in our Chicago headquarters.
Responsibilities:
NewsNation’s Director of Engineering will assist with technology innovation, support and maintenance of our state-of-the-art broadcast technology installation. Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations and in conjunction with the WGN9 Director of Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day technical work associated with the NewsNation operation. As a rapidly growing news operation NewsNation is pushing the envelope in all areas of local and remote news production. With three studios, two control rooms, remote facilities and nearly non-stop production, project management and innovation skills will be tested daily.
Required Experience/Skills:
Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, is essential.
Expert-level knowledge of current and next generation digital television architecture, equipment and standards including video-over-IP, encoders, decoders, distribution, routing, switching, newsroom systems, etc.
Experience with Ross automation, ENPS newsroom, and BitCentral media software strongly preferred.
Strong IT skills including TCP/IP networking concepts and equipment, storage systems, redundant computer system concepts, administration, etc.
Experience managing a team – particularly in a union environment – required.
Ability to respond to trouble calls in a 24×7 environment (including nights, weekends, holidays as needed)
Ability to use AutoCAD for wiring and design is advantageous.
Excellent verbal, written and people skills
Experience in large systems integration/installation a plus
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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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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