Chicago based WGN-TV, News Nation, Antenna and Rewind TV networks, have an immediate opening for a Broadcast Operations Supervisor to work in a dynamic broadcast and media delivery environment.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervision of operating systems, equipment and personnel in the master control operation supporting Nexstar’s broadcast facilities in addition to supporting other operations as needed.

• Maintain quality control standards while operating and monitoring systems that distribute content via automation, adhering to company guidelines and FCC rules.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of broadcast operations, with the ability to maintain quality and communicate quickly and effectively with various stakeholders.

• Maintain the highest level of quality control using excellent judgement, anticipating problems, and engaging support when needed.

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities with effective communication to best convey the issues necessary for resolution.

• Use a combination of both IT and broadcasting operational skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Broadcast Operations Supervisor is responsible for training, operations and supervision of local and national network feeds and working with remote studio operations and affiliates that may be experiencing technical difficulties. Must also possess a working knowledge of ancillary on air equipment such as Satellite uplinks, CGs, Emergency Alerts, caption encoders, routers, switchers, various networked workstations.

Qualifications

• Five years experience of broadcast operations in a professional live media operation environment required.

• Experience with Florical or other broadcast automation systems is a must.

• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Broadcast engineering background is a plus.

• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• This position requires flexibility in schedule and could include evenings, weekends and holidays as well as some limited travel.

• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.