Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Nexstar Media Chicago is a powerhouse in linear TV and streaming, operating 5 studios, 3 control rooms, and 5 streaming studios producing live content around the clock. NewsNation reaches 75 million households nationwide, and WGN-TV is Chicago’s #1 local station. Our brands also include Antenna TV and Rewind TV. We’re seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Engineer with strong IT skills to join our engineering team. You’ll provide daily maintenance and operational support for a large, complex broadcast facility, ensuring reliability across traditional and digital platforms.

Must Have

• Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems, including studio/control room automation, master control, ENPS newsroom, cameras, audio gear, and streaming encoders.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment.
• Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; interpret schematics and system drawings.
• Support remote feed technologies (Dejero, TVU, Haivision) and streaming workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering team to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• 5+ years as an IT technician or broadcast maintenance engineer (media facility preferred).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must join IBEW Local 1220.
• Shift work required (nights, weekends, holidays) with occasional overtime.

Good to Have

• Strong knowledge of IP networking (LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN), Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with broadcast systems: Ross Xpression/Tessera, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission.
• Ability to use network tools (ping, traceroute) and common test equipment (signal generators, scopes).
• Understanding of video compression, resolutions (e.g., 1080i) and bandwidth requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work from schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom and production environments.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance (with multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology
• Collaborate with industry leaders
• Contribute to the success of NewsNation and WGN-TV
• Professional growth
• Chance to make an impact in one of the largest media organizations in the country

Nexstar Media Chicago is a powerhouse in linear TV and streaming, operating 5 studios, 3 control rooms, and 5 streaming studios producing live content around the clock. NewsNation reaches 75 million households nationwide, and WGN-TV is Chicago’s #1 local station. Our brands also include Antenna TV and Rewind TV.

We’re seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Engineer with strong IT skills to join our engineering team. You’ll provide daily maintenance and operational support for a large, complex broadcast facility, ensuring reliability across traditional and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems, including studio/control room automation, master control, ENPS newsroom, cameras, audio gear, and streaming encoders.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment.
• Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; interpret schematics and system drawings.
• Support remote feed technologies (Dejero, TVU, Haivision) and streaming workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering team to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of IP networking (LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN), Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with broadcast systems: Ross Xpression/Tessera, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission.
• Ability to use network tools (ping, traceroute) and common test equipment (signal generators, scopes).
• Understanding of video compression, resolutions (e.g., 1080i) and bandwidth requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work from schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom and production environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years as an IT technician or broadcast maintenance engineer (media facility preferred).
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must join IBEW Local 1220.
• Shift work required (nights, weekends, holidays) with occasional overtime.

At Nexstar Media Chicago, you’ll be part of a dynamic team powering national and local broadcast operations. We offer opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with industry leaders, and contribute to the success of NewsNation and WGN-TV. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and the chance to make an impact in one of the largest media organizations in the country.

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Compensation:

$27.32 to $45.76 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.