Engineering Technician

WTVC has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Engineering Technician to support the Engineering Department on its daily maintenance operations. This position involves maintaining computers, television transmission, video systems, as well as building facilities and systems. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Provide support in the management of all broadcast equipment and facilities
  
• Assist IT with PC hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing and repairing workstations
  
• Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
  
• Assist with video equipment installation, set-up, and maintenance
  
• Assist Engineering with Transmitter and Master Control Hub maintenance
  
• Develop knowledge of facility specific needs and assist in supporting these systems
  
• Assist with applying regular security updates
  
• Perform physical inventory of equipment
  

Requirements:

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• Education in electronics or computer related field
  
• 2-4 years of related broadcast television and master control experience
  
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
  
• Develop 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:

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• 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
  

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!

About Us

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!

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