Broadcast Television Engineer
Axtell, NE 
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Posted 4 days ago
Job Description

Have you always had a knack for problem-solving? Are you the type of person who enjoys being hands-on. Our team needs YOU to continue to elevate our engineering team. The Maintenance Engineer plays an imperative role resource for the engineering team. We need a dynamic team lead to help grow the impact of our engineering team! What you can expect working as an Maintenance Engineer:

What you can expect working as an Engineer:

  • To work with a team focused on meaningful relationships
  • A high-energy environment, We have 12 Locations, 5 Remote Transmitter site, 3 Microwave Tower, and 3 Sales / News Bureaus and our Studio.
  • A chance to work on a team supported, influenced & lead by some of the Broadcast Industry's leading innovators
  • Related on-the-job experience and training provided.
  • To work at the TV station regularly & to travel to our various sites.
  • Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize.
  • The station's obstacles and challenges are your challenges.
  • The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
  • Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
  • Provide additional support to all staff
  • Support and assist the News department in maintaining must-have for live production
  • Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments
  • Provide transmitter support
  • Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
  • Networking / Wiring

Requirements:

  • On-the-job and/or formal training repairing transmitters
  • Valid & unencumbered driver's license
  • Work experience, education, and/or formal training/certification in one or more of an engineering-related fields (e.g., technology; information systems; computer science; electrical engineering and/or electronics).
  • Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Bonus points for...

  • Previous broadcast experience
  • Familiarity with FCC regulations
  • Engineering-related certifications

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

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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