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Our SDI plant, control rooms, and live newscasts are the product, and they have to work every single day. At the same time, the station is expanding into connected TV and streaming delivery, and whoever takes this role will have a real hand in shaping that side of the operation as it grows.\nWe would rather hire someone who can trace a signal, read a rack, and stay steady during a live show, and then teach them the rest.\nCore Responsibilities\nBroadcast and Production Systems\nTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain studio, control room, and master control systems\nTrace and manage signal flow across a large SDI plant, including routing, conversion, monitoring, and audio distribution\nSupport live news production, including Ross OverDrive automation, production switchers, graphics systems, and audio consoles\nRespond quickly and calmly when something breaks on the air\nCreate and maintain clear documentation of how systems are wired and how they are repaired\nInformation Technology and Networking\nKeep broadcast-attached servers, workstations, shared storage, and backups running in coordination with corporate IT\nMaintain switches, VLANs, and the networks our production and newsroom systems depend on\nApply updates and follow the cybersecurity practices set by Nexstar corporate IT\nPlease note: this is broadcast IT, not a help desk or enterprise system administration role. Corporate IT owns the enterprise side. What we need here is someone who understands how the network serves the plant.\nStreaming and Connected TV\nHelp support and expand our connected TV and streaming encoding, distribution, and monitoring\nWork with the Chief Engineer to plan how new delivery paths fit alongside existing linear infrastructure\nBring ideas about how the plant should evolve, not just keep the lights on\nNo prior CTV or streaming experience is required. Curiosity and a willingness to learn matter more.\nFacilities and Operations\nAssist with generator, UPS, HVAC, power, and physical security systems\nSupport readiness during severe weather and power events\nAssist with transmitter and tower site maintenance under the direction of the Chief Engineer\nHelp maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable technical environment\nProject and Vendor Management\nResearch and evaluate new technology for integration into station operations\nRequest quotes, coordinate vendors and contractors, and oversee project timelines\nTrack capital and special projects through planning, installation, and documentation\nMaintain accurate technical inventories and service records\nLeadership and Collaboration\nServe as the senior technical contact when the Chief Engineer is off site or unavailable\nProvide practical guidance to maintenance engineers and operations staff\nCommunicate clearly with newsroom, production, and corporate personnel\nMaintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and during live operations\nQualifications\nWhat We Require:\nHands-on broadcast or live production technical experience. 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