Broadcast Engineer

AFE; Green Bay, Northern (WI, KY); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sinclair's WLUK/WCWF is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to support daily station operations, including broadcast equipment, IT systems, and facilities maintenance, ensuring reliable on-air performance. The role emphasizes hands-on work with servers, networks, and newsroom tech in a team setting.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of broadcast experience and strong skills across Windows, Mac and Linux, with solid troubleshooting and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer science or a related field.
• 2–4 years of related broadcast experience
• 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

Responsabilités

• Manage and support servers, network security and network services
• PC/Mac hardware/software support for on-site workstations
• Provide support for the News Department's technical needs
• Assist with video equipment setup and maintenance
• Assist with Transmitter and Master Control maintenance
• Assist LAN/WAN related hardware and software maintenance
• Develop knowledge of facility IT needs and support these systems

Connaissances

MS Windows

Mac OS

Linux

Network fundamentals

Server/IT support

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communications

Formation

Associate degree or higher in IT/electronics/CS

Outils

Avid software/hardware

CompTIA A+ or SBE certification

Description du poste

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.

About Us

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.