Broadcast Engineer — On-Call Tech for Live News & IT

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

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.