• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Lincoln-Kearney-Hastings,NE

Sinclair Broadcast Group

DESCRIPTION

KHGI 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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KHGI 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!


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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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