Network Broadcast Operations Supervisor
Nexstar Media’s Network Hub, located in Northwestern Indianapolis, which includes News Nation, Antenna and Rewind TV networks, has an immediate opening for a Network 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 hub operation supporting Nexstar’s broadcast network disaster recovery facilities in addition to supporting other hub 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 Network Broadcast Operations Supervisor is responsible for training, operations and supervision of 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 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.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Skills Required
- Five years of broadcast operations experience in a professional live media operation environment
- Experience with Florical or another broadcast automation system
- Ability to maintain quality-control standards and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Broadcast engineering background
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.
