IT Broadcast Engineer

KRCG Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a Broadcast/IT Engineer. This position involves maintaining broadcast equipment, computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair cameras, video production switchers, audio equipment, video routers, automation/editing systems, video server systems, graphic systems, display systems, fiber networks, and satellite receivers.
• Provide support in the management of servers, network security, and network services
• PC hardware/software support of on-site installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairing of workstations
• Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
• Provide first response support as needed to maintain live news broadcasts
• Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
• Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
• Apply regular security updates
• Perform physical inventory of equipment
• Assist in fleet management
• Assist in media management
• Assist in building maintenance and scheduling of maintenance
• Help maintain digital telephone system
• Other duties may be assigned

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher in broadcast, IT, electronics or computer related field
• 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
• 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
• Hold a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
• Familiarity with Ross and 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

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