Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Schenectady, NY

73d • $19 - $21

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Ross and Avid related software and hardware products a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees