Broadcast Engineer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Saint Louis

Broadcast Engineer Join to apply for the Broadcast Engineer role at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. St Louis, MO $77,500.00-$176,000.00 Responsibilities General knowledge of Master Control and Master Control Automation Audio Operation in studio and field Adobe Premiere Editing Signal Acquisition ENG microwave communication and SNG communications Operation of studio and field camera equipment Unmanned Aerial Vehicle pilot license (Drone) BPJ and reporting OBS experience IT skills The ability to Direct/TD any assigned newscasts, live segments and/or live-to-tape segments is a plus with video, graphic, camera and audio automation (Expert knowledge of Ross OverDrive automation or equivalent) Experience with Newsroom Automation Systems such as ENPS, Latakoo, Daybook and BitCentral. Coordinate with News department on live-shot needs. Scout live-shot locations for optimal signal strength, safety and shot composition. In the field responsible for the operation of video and audio switchers, video and audio recorders, microwave equipment, monitors, test equipment, tools and all Electronic News Gathering, various digital equipment including IP and Cellular devices. Qualifications Must have at least 2-4 years Broadcast Engineering experience with live news or talk shows. Understanding of live newscast and digital production. Strong people skills, team player. Good driving record, valid state driver’s license, excellent driving record. Must be able to work various hours and shifts. Must possess the ability to lift, run and carry heavy cable reels, television monitors, camera tripods and other equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb 10–15-foot ladders and work and operate under pressure. Control heavier than normal, full sized television remote live van, which requires much greater braking distance than normal. Raise a fifty-foot, telescoping mast, and be able to avoid obstructions at that height, especially at night. Bend, reach, and kneel to retrieve, place and store equipment in assigned places in ENG trucks. Vision corrected to 20/20 with no impairments. Sight is very important for driving an ENG/SNG van. Move swiftly at breaking news locations. Climb several flights of stairs carrying heavy equipment. Use both hands, have ability to balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach/work overhead to place and connect cables in buildings and on remote sites. Work outside and on the roof of an ENG truck in all types of weather. Work and operate under pressure in a fast-paced news environment. Knowledge of television engineering, production, digital operation, and networking. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industry Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr