Engineering Technician

Have you always had a knack for problem-solving? Are you the type of person who enjoys being hands-on? The Technician Engineer plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team and the location’s personnel. What you can expect working as a Technician Engineer:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To work with a team focused on meaningful relationships
• A high-energy environment
• A chance to work on a team supported, influenced & lead by some of the Broadcast Industry’s leading innovators
• Provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
• PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing and repairing workstations
• Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
• Assist Engineering with Transmitter and Master Control maintenance
• The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
• Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
• Develop knowledge of facility specific IT needs and assist in supporting these systems
• Support and assist the News department in maintaining must-have for live production
• 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
• Perform physical inventory of equipment
• Maintain digital telephone system

Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
• 2-4 years of related broadcast experience
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac
• Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN Networking
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products a plus
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!