Location
West Palm Beach, FL | United States
Job description
WPEC has an excellent career opportunity for an entry-level Broadcast Engineer to support our daily operations . This position involves maintaining and operating equipment that supports television transmission, video automation systems and computer network systems. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of broadcast equipment, on-air operations and facilities maintenance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support in the management of Servers, and Network Services.
- Provide PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing, updating, and repairing workstations.
- Assist with transmitter maintenance.
- Maintain and repair station broadcast and supporting equipment as needed.
- Address maintenance and repair requests as required.
- Operate Master Control systems when required.
- Respond to issues regarding facilities maintenance to include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, grounds, etc.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field.
- 1-2 years of related broadcast experience.
- A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems.
- Knowledge of the basics in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking.
- Experience in the installation and configuration of complex High-Definition Video Systems.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with Avid related software and hardware products a plus.
- Military training and experience in communications / broadcast operations 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.
- Ability to use hand tools safely, work on ladders and or lifts.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to interpret schematic diagrams and blueprints.
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. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, 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're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. 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!
About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
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