Description

KMTR/KVAL has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer to support and maintain the technical infrastructure that powers our television stations, digital platforms, and evolving media technologies. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of broadcast and IT systems used in live production and station operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, independent problem-solving ability, and hands-on experience with broadcast and networked systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast and IT-based technical systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex video, audio, and signal flow issues across production and master control environments
• Maintain and support systems including video servers, editing/playback systems, automation systems, switchers, routing, encoders/decoders, newsroom systems, cameras, audio consoles, and intercoms
• Ensure reliability and uptime of critical systems during live broadcasts and news production
• Provide technical guidance and support to newsroom, production, and operations teams
• Maintain and update technical documentation and system configurations
• Support network-connected broadcast infrastructure and IT systems
• Assist Engineering with Transmitter maintenance
• Respond to and resolve technical issues through helpdesk workflows
• Execute preventative maintenance and contribute to upgrades and projects
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on system improvements

Requirements:

• 1 year of related broadcast experience
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
• 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
• Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products a plus

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

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.