Engineer

Job Description

WPEC has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Hybrid Engineer to support the Engineering Department on its daily technical and on-air operations. This position involves maintaining television transmission and video automation systems, as well as hands-on operation of broadcast equipment. The candidate will be directly responsible for FCC compliance monitoring, quality control, repairs, maintenance, and capital project initiatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide support in the management of broadcast television equipment and computers
• PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing, and repairing workstations, news gathering equipment, studio production equipment and much more
• Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
• Assist with video equipment set-up, installation and maintenance
• Assist Engineering with Transmitter and Master Control maintenance and operation
• Develop knowledge of facility specific system needs and assist in maintenance and repair
• Assist in regular security updates
• Perform physical inventory of equipment
• Wiring and installation of complex technical equipment using established standards
• Ability to read and understand schematic drawings, blueprints and technical documentation

Requirements:
• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
• 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• Strong familiarity with broadcast operations and a willingness to learn
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and test equipment for video, RF, IT networking diagnostics and installation
• 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, Ross Video, Grass Valley / Miranda related software and hardware products a plus
• Former Military encouraged to apply

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
• Ability to work at heights of up to 40 feet on ladders or man-lifts safely

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our team!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpw85x-18-224-33-107-42 in your application.