Broadcast Engineer

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to support daily station operations. The role covers hands-on support of broadcast equipment, IT systems and facilities maintenance to ensure reliable on-air performance.

Responsibilities include managing servers and network services, PC/Mac support, News department tech needs, video setup, transmitter/master control maintenance, and LAN/WAN maintenance, with flexible scheduling and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer science or a related field.
• 2–4 years of related broadcast experience.
• Team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality.
• Familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of core hardware, installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting problems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Mac OS

Linux OS

LAN/WAN networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher in IT/electronics/CS

Tools

Avid software/hardware

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

• 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

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.

Additional Info

Station/Company Name : Sinclair Broadcast Group

Location : Green Bay

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