FOX 5 / KUSI is looking for a Broadcast Specialist with a passion for solving diverse video and computer problems. This Broadcast Engineer and IT Specialist will support live broadcast and postproduction equipment at two aggressive San Diego news stations.

If you are solution-oriented, work well under pressure and enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment, FOX 5 / KUSI are great places to work.

You will work closely with a 24/7 News staff to identify and correct problems and maintain broadcast services. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a critical component of this role. Responsibilities and Skills:

• Installation and Maintenance of Television Broadcast and Information Technology Equipment.

• Computer aptitude, a must.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential. Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems and electronics.

• General understanding of digital video formats is important.

• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN/VPN networking, and Video over IP technologies is useful

• Must be able to follow technical drawings/documentation

• Knowledge of satellite, microwave and fiber transmission technologies is useful

  Requirements:

• In addition to working well independently, must also work well as part of a team. Ability to work well with people at all levels, professions, and disciplines.

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and possess excellent oral and written communication skills including a predisposition to providing excellent customer service.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to effectively prioritize work and resolve issues. Excellent reasoning skills in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.

• Ability to follow verbal instructions while involved in high-pressure situations, being pro-active and relating information in a concise manner during critical situations.

• Must be able to work highly varied and flexible hours in support of live news events (i.e. occasional nights, weekends, and holidays).

• Compensation - $36.54-$38.46/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

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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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