Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Columbia, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

WACH-Columbia, SC has an excellent opportunity for a Full Time Broadcast Engineer. This role plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. WACH-Columbia, SC has an excellent opportunity for a Full Time Broadcast Engineer. This role plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic individual to help grow the impact of our engineering team! This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will also be directly responsible for hands-on support of all broadcast equipment.

Requirements

Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking
Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Valid & unencumbered driver’s license
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
To work at the TV station regularly
Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize
The station’s obstacles and challenges are your challenges

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Master Control Operator is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair station all broadcast and supporting equipment as needed
Provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
Assist with transmitter maintenance
Provide PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing, updating, and repairing workstations
Address maintenance and repair requests as required.
Respond to issues regarding facilities maintenance to include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, grounds, etc.
The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments
Provide transmitter support
Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
Networking / Wiring