Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the nation's largest television owner/operator group is seeking a Master Control Hub Manager for our facility in Indianapolis, IN. The Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and technical integrity of the Indianapolis Hub. This role provides direct oversight of Hub operations and engineering staff, ensures reliable 24/7 broadcast operations, manages budgets and capital projects, and serves as a key liaison between the Hub, supported stations, centralized traffic, vendors, and corporate leadership.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision and training to Hub Operations and Engineering staff
Manage the Hub Operational Expense budget
Plan yearly capital projects and manage those projects within approved budget
Create and maintain staff schedules, conduct performance evaluations, coaching and counseling
Supervise the maintenance and installation of Hub equipment to include software upgrades as advised by IT
Interface with key Hub vendors and suppliers
Provide effective communication and coordination with stations served by Hub, Centralized Traffic and other Hubs to ensure all needs are met in a timely manner
Provide timely and effective communication to the Director, Broadcast Hub Services on all issues affecting the Hub and affiliated spoke stations
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Minimum five years of management experience in a Master Control Hub environment
Extensive knowledge of television master control operations, FCC regulations related to master control operations and the ability to effectively manage people in a high paced, 24/7 operations
Working knowledge and experience with Florical Automations systems, Telestream Vantage, Harmonic Media Grid & Spectrum servers, Open Gear equipment, and various encoding systems
Must be able to lift 40lbs, bend, squat and kneel to install and maintain equipment
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time while monitoring operations
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