Sinclair Inc. · 1 day ago
Broadcast IT Supervisor
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking a Broadcast IT Supervisor to oversee the technical infrastructure supporting broadcast operations and ensure reliable on-air performance while leading a team responsible for supporting end-users and broadcast equipment.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
IT & Broadcast Systems Management
Maintain and support broadcast technology including automation systems, newsroom computer systems (NRCS), asset management systems, routing/switching, and playback servers
Oversee core IT infrastructure: servers, networks, storage, virtualization environments, cloud services, and workstations
Monitor system performance and resolve issues impacting production or transmission
Manage backup, recovery, and redundancy strategies for broadcast and IT systems
Team Leadership & Workflow Coordination
Supervise IT/broadcast support staff, schedule coverage, and assign daily tasks
Provide mentoring, performance feedback, and technical guidance
Coordinate cross-departmentally with engineering, news, production, and corporate IT teams
Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices
Troubleshooting & Operational Support
Lead frontline support for on-air and digital platform outages, escalating to engineering as needed
Diagnose hardware, software, and network issues under time-critical conditions
Support studio, control room, and remote production workflows
Maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and inventory
Project Planning & Implementation
Assist with system upgrades, equipment installations, and new technology deployments
Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
Participate in planning for new studios, workflow redesigns, and IT/broadcast modernization initiatives
Ensure alignment with corporate security, compliance, and technology standards
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Implement IT security policies, patching, and access control
Monitor for vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with FCC, corporate, and industry regulations
Ensure safe operation of broadcast systems within the corporate network environment
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of broadcast systems (e.g., Grass Valley, ENPS, Ross, Evertz, Imagine/Florical, Adobe, Avid, etc.)
Solid IT background: Windows/Linux administration, networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), cloud platforms
Experience in fast-paced live production environments
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
Must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Broadcast Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of IT or broadcast engineering experience
Preferred
Experience with RF, transmission, and studio engineering workflows
Certification(s): CompTIA Network+/Security+, Cisco CCNA, AWS, Microsoft, SBE certifications
Familiarity with remote/field production and IP-based control systems
Benefits
Great benefits
Open door policy
Upward mobility
Company
Sinclair Inc.
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
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