Broadcast Engineer — Newsroom Tech Expert

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 4,337,000 - 5,094,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to install and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment including servers, editors, switchers, routing, encoders/decoders, automation, and newsroom systems. The role covers maintenance of transmitters, receivers, cameras, routers, and related infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of broadcast experience, strong hardware and IP networking knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot and communicate solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ broadcast experience.
• Solid understanding of core hardware, computer systems, IP Networking and electrical systems.
• Associates degree or higher in electronics or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair transmitters (AM, FM, TV, Microwave, Fiber, satellite, etc.), receivers, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video tape systems, routers, automation/editing systems, intercoms, two-way radios, monitors and display systems.
• Provide budget information to support the implementation of new systems.
• Provide technical support to operational users.
• Consult and communicate with engineering management and other engineers on technical issues as required.
• Provide specific engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation on all work performed on technical systems.
• Perform all technical work to engineering standards and practices.

Skills

Broadcast systems knowledge

IP Networking

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MPEG encoders/decoders

Automation systems

Non-linear editors

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to install and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment including servers, editors, switchers, routing, encoders/decoders, automation, and newsroom systems. The role covers maintenance of transmitters, receivers, cameras, routers, and related infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of broadcast experience, strong hardware and IP networking knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot and communicate solutions