• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Reno,NV

Sinclair Broadcast Group

DESCRIPTION

KRNV has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer. This role plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic individual to help grow the impact of our engineering team! This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will also be directly responsible for hands-on support of all broadcast equipment.


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REQUIREMENTS

KRNV has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer. This role plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic individual to help grow the impact of our engineering team! This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will also be directly responsible for hands-on support of all broadcast equipment. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain and repair station all broadcast and supporting equipment as needed Provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
  • Assist with transmitter maintenance
  • Provide PC/software support of on-site installing, servicing, updating, and repairing workstations
  • Address maintenance and repair requests as required.
  • Respond to issues regarding facilities maintenance to include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, grounds, etc.  
  • The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
  • Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
  • Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
  • Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments

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
  • 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
  • Previous experience as a Master Control Operator is preferred but not required
  • Valid & unencumbered driver’s license

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
  • To work at the TV station regularly
  • Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize
  • The station’s obstacles and challenges are your challenges
  • Provide transmitter support
  • Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
  • Networking / Wiring
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 of 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 winning team!

 
About the Team
 
The 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.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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