IT Broadcast Engineer
Sinclair Broadcast Group
KRCG Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a 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, display systems, fiber networks, and satellite receivers.
+ Provide support in the management of servers, network security, and network services
+ PC hardware/software support of on-site installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairing of workstations
+ Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
+ Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts
+ Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
+ Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
+ Apply regular security updates
+ Perform physical inventory of equipment
+ Assist in fleet management
+ Assist in media management
+ Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance
+ Help maintain digital telephone system
+ Other duties may be assigned
**Other Qualifications and Requirements:**
+ Associate’s degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field
+ 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
+ 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
+ Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
+ 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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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