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Nexstar Media Group IT System Administrator in Erie, Pennsylvania
JET 24 and FOX 66 are looking for the next member of our engineering department! This position is in a fast paced, FUN environment where no two days are ever the same. Work with the market’s #1 newscasts and be a part of serving our community with a multifaceted network. Come be a part of the broadcasting and newsgathering industries!
Job Description Position Summary
WJET/ABC 24 is seeking a talented candidate to join our Engineering Department and assume IT support that will include: telephony, AV, networking, eMail, computer workstations, printers, and various software applications.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide IT support to station personnel.
Assists in working closely with the Chief Engineer with information technology staff and system.
Coordinates fiber connectivity, production setups, AV routing and patching audio equipment and information technology systems.
Evaluates, installs, services and maintains station equipment and information technology systems.
Works closely with Chief Engineer to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station(s).
Experience with Avid, Office 365, Microsoft Office Suite; configuring and troubleshooting desktops and laptops.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree required in Information Systems, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Familiarity with Avid-related software/hardware products a plus.
Available for emergency calls after hours and on weekends
Valid driver’s license required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
Minimum two years’ experience with Information Technology in a television broadcasting environment a plus.
Minimum 2 years of Windows desktop management, and administration including Win 7, 8 and 10.
Minimum of 2years of Windows server administration including 2008 and 2012.
Basic network troubleshooting with cisco and /or juniper equipment.
Basic understanding of Linux
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.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.