Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a broadcast environment or related field
- Strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Degree in a technical related field or equivalent experience
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
