IT Broadcast Engineer

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!