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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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
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- 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
- Previous experience as a Master Control Operator is preferred but not required.
- 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
- Provide transmitter support
- Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
- Networking / Wiring
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 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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