Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs television broadcast systems, including transmitters, RF equipment, cameras, switchers, audio, routing, automation, editing, networking, and transmission equipment. Provides technical support, creates signal-flow diagrams for CAD documentation, communicates engineering solutions, follows technical standards, participates in on-call rotation, and performs physically demanding work involving ladders, prolonged standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
WLFL/WRDC is looking for a full-time Broadcast Engineer! This individual will be responsible for installing and maintaining video, audio, and other equipment associated with television broadcasting. This includes server-based record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, master control, production, and routing switchers, Satellite IRDs, encoders, automation, data networks, and broadcast transmission equipment.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance and repair of transmitters (UHF TV, Microwave, Fiber, satellite, etc.), receivers, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video tape systems, routers, automation/editing systems, intercoms, two-way radios, monitors, and display systems
- Provide technical and operational support to users
- Consult and communicate with engineering management and other engineers on technical issues as required
- Provide specific engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation on all work performed on technical systems
- Perform all technical work to engineering standards and practices
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
- Solid understanding of core hardware, computer systems, electrical and electronic systems
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, system diagrams, and follow written troubleshooting instructions
- Experience working with RF equipment: UHF high power and microwave
- Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently without direct supervision
- Confidence in troubleshooting problems and effectively communicating solutions to the engineering team
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Must be capable of taking on-call duties in rotation with the rest of the engineering department
- Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
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