Broadcast Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Tulsa seeks a Full-Time Broadcast Engineer to install, configure, and maintain broadcast and computer systems within the facility. You will support the News Department before and during newscasts, assist end-users, and coordinate with third-party vendors.

The role requires 2+ years in a broadcast setting, strong IT/troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to stay current with industry technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a broadcast environment or related field.
• Strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to expand knowledge with emerging broadcast concepts/technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Self-starter, able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, diverse team.
• Able to manage changing priorities and tight deadlines; on-call weekends/holidays.
• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; relevant certifications preferred.
• Ability to lift computers and equipment generally less than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance/troubleshooting of broadcast and computer systems.
• Provide operational support for the News Department before/during newscasts and breaking news.
• Support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets/calls.
• Interface with third-party vendors and support technicians.
• Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management.
• Adhere to Sinclair policies and best practices in a broadcast environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Avid editing systems

Job description

Tulsa has an excellent opportunity for a Full-Time Broadcast Engineer. The ideal candidate will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting and support of the infrastructure, and systems within the broadcast facility. The candidate must have a passion for broadcast / IT and be comfortable with current media technologies, concepts, and emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance/troubleshooting of broadcast and computer systems.
• Support the News Department by providing operational support before and during newscasts and during breaking news.
• Knowledge of Avid editing systems a plus
• Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls.
• Interface with third party vendors and support technicians.
• Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management.
• Adhere to Sinclair policies and best practices in a broadcast environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a broadcast environment or related field.
• Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Be willing to expand their knowledge with emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a diverse team.
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A degree in a technical related field, appropriate certifications, and/or equivalent experience.
• This position may be subject to 24 hour on-call 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.