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Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description

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

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
  • Previous experience as a Master Control Operator is preferred but not required.
  • Valid & unencumbered driver's license
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment :

  • 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
  • Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    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.

    About the Team

    The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

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