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Nexstar Media Group IT Network Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina
The IT Systems/Network Engineer will provide and perform all information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation and setup of other digital broadcast systems. This individual is responsible for administering the IT policies and procedures of the company, maintaining servers, printers, VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers and PC workstations.
Manage user accounts through Active Directory
Manage and assist users with E-mail and desktop support
Install, manage and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows and Linux OS
Administer antivirus and similar support systems
Serve Engineering, News, Production, Promotion, and Sales Departments by providing quality support services
Work closely with Engineering to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
Manage and maintain News production server system, News content storage and playout system, graphics and editing systems
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
Strong Information Technology background and networking skills required
Microsoft and Cisco certifications are a plus
Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN required
Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems required
Experience in broadcast television or a related field preferred
Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding and file transcoding a plus
Fluency in English; strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work extended hours, as needed
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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