Broadcast/IT Engineer

WSYX/WTTE Columbus, Ohio 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

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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 Sinclair

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 

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