What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Broadcast Engineer position at Sinclair Broadcast Group?
KRCG Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a Broadcast/IT Engineer. This position involves maintaining broadcast equipment, computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain and repair cameras, video production switchers, audio equipment, video routers, automation/editing systems, video server systems, graphic systems, display systems, fiber networks, and satellite receivers.
- Provide support in the management of servers, network security, and network services
- PC hardware/software support of on-site installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairing of workstations
- Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
- Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts
- Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
- Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
- Apply regular security updates
- Perform physical inventory of equipment
- Assist in fleet management
- Assist in media management
- Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance
- Help maintain digital telephone system
- Other duties may be assigned
Other Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associate's degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field
- 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
- Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision and as part of a group
- Be able to work effectively with other departments receiving and communicating instructions via email, phone, or in person
- Be able to read and understand technical materials
- Experience working with computers, servers, and network switches
- Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
- Familiarity with Ross and Avid related software and hardware products a plus
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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
