Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence. We thrive on innovation and a passion for connecting people with the best local news and sports content. As we grow our content offerings and expand our broadcast, cable, and digital distribution channels, we’re embracing new technologies to fuel that growth. We are looking for an experienced and technology-focused Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the WJLA Engineering team.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven ability to maintain systems, problem solve, and will lead a team to support the engineering and operations for our DC content center. You will focus a portion of your time to work with diverse and strategic thinking internal and external teams to strengthen our content center with new editing, live production, and field gathering workflows.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead a team to implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments.
- Supervise preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting of broadcast equipment, including but not limited to cameras, audio and video equipment, graphics systems, encoders/decoders, and computing equipment.
- Assist in supervising and scheduling Operations and Engineering Staff.
- Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team).
- Play a role in assessing business needs, vetting vendors, and collaborating across Corporate IT, Technology, Digital, and Security teams to define a cutting-edge, adaptable data-driven and scalable content center ecosystem.
- Assist in organizing and communicating high-level architecture, infrastructure, and workflow concepts and develop them into working systems.
- Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things relating to equipment and technology, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards.
- Solve/troubleshoot problems in a crisis situation, i.e., perform disaster recovery procedures.
- Maintain and leverage appropriate data collection and monitoring systems to ensure visibility and communication on the status of media operations.
- Ability to create and comprehend signal flow documents as well as systems-level troubleshooting.
- Oversee planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations.
- Articulation of clear technology requirements in both written and verbal forms.
- Administrative “musts” (i.e., tracking and organizing department-related budget information).
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in News Engineering workflows or equivalent technical experience.
- Direct engineering experience with cameras, editing, production switchers, and control room automation.
- Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics, or computer-related field.
- A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
- Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and LAN/WAN networking.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing complex operational problems and providing solutions.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure.
- Understanding of video streaming protocols and SCTE signaling.
- Familiarity with FCC regulations.
- Avid ACSR certified a strong plus.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- 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 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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at
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.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 13132
- Job Category: Engineering & Broadcast Operations
- Posting Date: 08/01/2024, 02:35 PM
- Locations: 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22209, US (On-site)