KMTR/KVAL has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer to support and maintain the technical infrastructure that powers our television stations, digital platforms, and evolving media technologies. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of broadcast and IT systems used in live production and station operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, independent problem-solving ability, and hands-on experience with broadcast and networked systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Install, maintain, and repair broadcast and IT-based technical systems
- Diagnose and resolve complex video, audio, and signal flow issues across production and master control environments
- Maintain and support systems including video servers, editing/playback systems, automation systems, switchers, routing, encoders/decoders, newsroom systems, cameras, audio consoles, and intercoms
- Ensure reliability and uptime of critical systems during live broadcasts and news production
- Provide technical guidance and support to newsroom, production, and operations teams
- Maintain and update technical documentation and system configurations
- Support network-connected broadcast infrastructure and IT systems
- Assist Engineering with Transmitter maintenance
- Respond to and resolve technical issues through helpdesk workflows
- Execute preventative maintenance and contribute to upgrades and projects
- Collaborate with engineering leadership on system improvements
Requirements:
- 1 year of related broadcast experience
- A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking
- Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products a plus
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- On-call duty, 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.
About UsSinclair, 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.Skills Required
- Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
- 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge in core hardware and computer system technologies
- Proficiency in troubleshooting problems under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products
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.
