Nexstar Media Group has an opening for an on-site weekend Assistant Manager in our Indianapolis Broadcast Operations Center. The weekend Assistant Manager will report directly to the Hub Manager and be primarily responsible for overseeing primetime operations Thursdays through Mondays in a large scale 24/7 broadcast facility servicing television stations across the Company. The ideal candidate will have prior Master Control and high profile live event experience with large team supervision and high station count hub operations. They will also have a high-level understanding of broadcast signal flow, automation systems, high volume media workflows, and strong computer skills.
The ideal candidate will:
- Provide direct supervision and training to Hub Operations staff in a multi-station broadcast hub environment.
- Coordinate and approve time off requests and provide guidance for staff scheduling.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching or counseling as needed.
- Participate in the interview and hiring process for new hires.
- Ensure employees are following policies and procedures.
- Guide and track live event requirements and execution.
- Provide input for equipment and personnel future planning.
- Ensure hub and station compliance with FCC requirements.
- Have an understanding of broadcast equipment and signal flow.
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with stations, hubs, and other departments to ensure the hub and station needs are met in a timely manner.
- Provide timely and effective communication to the Master Control Hub Manager of all issues affecting the Hub.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Prior supervisory experience in a multi-station Master Control Hub environment preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of multi-station television master control operations.
- Knowledge of FCC regulations related to master control operations.
- The ability to effectively manage a large staff in a fast paced, 24/7 broadcast operation.
- Experience with Florical automation systems including playout and ingest operations preferred.
- Experience with multi-node Telestream Vantage Transcoding systems.
- The ability to understand complicated workflows.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs, be able to bend, squat and kneel in order to install and maintain equipment. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time while monitoring operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Prior supervisory experience in a multi-station Master Control Hub environment
- Extensive knowledge of multi-station television master control operations
- Knowledge of FCC regulations related to master control operations
- Ability to manage a large staff in a fast-paced, 24/7 broadcast operation
- Experience with Florical automation systems, including playout and ingest operations
- Experience with multi-node Telestream Vantage Transcoding systems
- Ability to understand complicated workflows
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and bend, squat, and kneel to install and maintain equipment
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods while monitoring operations
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
