Engineering Technician

Job Description

WGME-TV in Portland, Maine is seeking a motivated and technologically adept Broadcast Engineer to join their team. This position involves maintaining computers, servers, cabling, cameras, microphones, facilities, and other equipment related to television production and transmission systems. Candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment, as well as assisting remote or in-person end users.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Administering various software-based solutions for end-user tools and management. These may include Office 365, Active Directory, RDP / VNC, security systems, AVID Interplay, AVID INEWS, SQL, Python, VSphere, etc.
• Hardware repair of video cameras, microphones, lights, computers, and all other broadcast related equipment
• Attending to and providing immediate support for live newscasts and specials
• Remote broadcast setup and execution using station live vehicles
• Assisting the Multimedia Manager, Assistant Chief Engineer, Chief Engineer, and Director of Engineering as assigned
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of remote operating sites
• Facilities maintenance as required (excluding any AC power considerations)

Requirements :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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.

About Sinclair :

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq : SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and / or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found atwww.sbgi.net.

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.