Broadcast Engineer – TV News Tech & Transmitters

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to install and maintain video, audio, and broadcasting equipment, including server-based systems, editors, routers, and transmission gear. The role requires strong electronics, IP networking and electrical systems knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot and document signal flows.

Duties include maintaining transmitters, supporting users, CAD diagrams, and adhering to engineering standards.

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 related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings.

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
• Must be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs and work on ladders; read and understand technical materials

Skills

broadcast experience

hardware understanding

IP networking

electrical systems

troubleshooting

driver's license

read technical materials

Education

Associates degree or higher in electronics

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to install and maintain video, audio, and broadcasting equipment, including server-based systems, editors, routers, and transmission gear. The role requires strong electronics, IP networking and electrical systems knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot and document signal flows.

Duties include maintaining transmitters, supporting users, CAD diagrams, and adhering to engineering standards.