Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Tulsa, OK

12h

About The Position

KTUL Newschannel 8 has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Technician. 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: 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Avid editing systems a plus

Responsibilities

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.
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.