Media Engineer Supervisor
Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
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
Media Engineering Supervisor to join the Corporate 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. -We're
excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial
intelligence in media systems, we are driven by a belief that
flexibility and agility will address rapidly changing media
environments and we're confident that great people and great
technology equal great solutions. -You will focus a portion of your
time to work with diverse and strategic thinking internal and
external teams to create, and support cloud-native workflows used
for strengthening our content centers with new editing, live
production and field gathering workflows.Responsibilities include
but not limited 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.
- 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 as it relates 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.
- Maintaining and leveraging 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.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
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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 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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