Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast company is looking for a full-time Broadcast Engineer in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role involves supporting daily station operations, managing servers, and providing hardware support for on-site installations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in IT or a related field, 2 to 4 years of broadcast experience, and strong troubleshooting skills across various operating systems. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to work flexible schedules, including on-call duties.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience required.
• Knowledge in core hardware and computer system technologies.
• Ability to lift computers and equipment generally less than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support management of servers, network security, and services.
• Provide PC/Mac hardware/software support.
• Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Strong familiarity with operating systems

Proficiency in troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics, or computer science

Tools

Avid related software and hardware

CompTIA A+

Job description

WLUK/WCWF has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer to support daily station operations. This role is responsible for hands‑on support of broadcast equipment, IT systems, and facilities maintenance, ensuring reliable on‑air performance and efficient technical operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manager and provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
• PC/Mac hardware/software support of on‑site installing, servicing and repairing workstations
• Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
• Assist with video equipment set‑up and maintenance
• Assist Engineering with Transmitter and Master Control maintenance
• Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
• Develop knowledge of facility specific IT needs and assist in supporting these systems

Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer science or a 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

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products a plus
• CompTIA A+, SBE, or similar technical certification

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.