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Sinclair Inc. · 23 hours ago

Broadcast Engineer

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$19.50/hr - $21.50/hr

2+ years exp

Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking a full-time Broadcast/IT Engineer responsible for maintaining broadcast equipment and providing technical support for television transmission and video automation systems.

Broadcast Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair cameras, video production switchers, audio equipment, video routers, automation/editing systems, video server systems, graphic systems, monitors and display systems, receivers, transmitters

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

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

Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance

Develop knowledge of facility specific IT needs and assist in supporting these systems

Apply regular security updates

Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department

Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts

Responds to trouble calls with broadcast or computer equipment

Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance

Assist with transmitter maintenance

Provide end-user support across all departments

Assist in fleet management

Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance

Perform physical inventory of equipment

Maintain digital telephone system

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Broadcast equipment maintenanceIT supportNetwork managementTroubleshootingVideo production systemsTechnical readingRossAvidTeam-oriented attitudeSelf-starterEffective communication

Required

Associates degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field

2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience

A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality

Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record

Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure

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

Preferred

Familiarity with Ross and Avid related software and hardware products a plus

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Founded in 1986

Cockeysville, Maryland, US

5001-10000 employees

http://sbgi.net/

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