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IT Broadcast Engineer

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Sinclair Broadcast Group

2024-09-20 12:47:50

Job location New Bloomfield, Missouri, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description


KRCG Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a Broadcast/IT Engineer. This position involves maintaining broadcast equipment, computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



  • Maintain and repair cameras, video production switchers, audio equipment, video routers, automation/editing systems, video server systems, graphic systems, display systems, fiber networks, and satellite receivers.

  • Provide support in the management of servers, network security, and network services

  • PC hardware/software support of on-site installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairing of workstations

  • Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department

  • Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts

  • Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance

  • Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance

  • Apply regular security updates

  • Perform physical inventory of equipment

  • Assist in fleet management

  • Assist in media management

  • Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance

  • Help maintain digital telephone system

  • Other duties may be assigned


Other Qualifications and Requirements:



  • Associate's degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field

  • 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience

  • Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision and as part of a group

  • Be able to work effectively with other departments receiving and communicating instructions via email, phone, or in person

  • Be able to read and understand technical materials

  • Experience working with computers, servers, and network switches

  • Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record

  • Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure

  • Familiarity with Ross and 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


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

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