Broadcast Engineer

WRGB/WCWN has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Broadcast/IT Engineer. This position involves maintaining broadcast equipment, computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair cameras, video production switchers, audio equipment, video routers, automation/editing systems, video server systems, graphic systems, monitors and display systems, receivers, transmitters.
• PC hardware/software support of on-site installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairing of workstations
• Provide support in the management of servers, network security, and network services
• Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
• Develop knowledge of facility specific IT needs and assist in supporting these systems
• Apply regular security updates
• Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
• Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts
• Responds to trouble calls with broadcast or computer equipment
• Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
• Assist with transmitter maintenance
• Provide end-user support across all departments
• Assist in fleet management
• Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance
• Perform physical inventory of equipment
• Maintain digital telephone system
• Other duties as may be assigned

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field
• 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
• Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision and as part of a group
• Be able to work effectively with other departments receiving and communicating instructions via email, phone, or in person
• Be able to read and understand technical materials
• Experience working with computers, servers, and network switches
• Familiarity with Ross and Avid related software and hardware products a plus

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• On-call duty, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift computers and equipment generally less than 50 pounds

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.