What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Engineer position at Sinclair Inc.?
KOCB/KOKH Fox 25 has an excellent opportunity for a Broadcast Engineer. The ideal candidate will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting and support of the infrastructure, and systems within the broadcast facility. The candidate must have a passion for broadcast / IT and be comfortable with current media technologies, concepts, and emerging trends.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance/troubleshooting of broadcast and computer systems.
- Support the News Department by providing operational support before and during newscasts and during breaking news.
- Knowledge of Avid editing systems a plus
- Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls.
- Interface with third party vendors and support technicians.
- Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management.
- Adhere to Sinclair policies and best practices in a broadcast environment.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a broadcast environment or related field
- Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
- Be willing to expand their knowledge with emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a diverse team.
- Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines.
- A degree in a technical related field, appropriate certifications, and/or equivalent experience.
- This position may be subject to 24 hour on-call including weekends and holidays.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.