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Sinclair Broadcast Group

IT Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group, New Bloomfield, Missouri, United States, 65063


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!