Broadcast Maintenance Engineer - Chicago Illinois

Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 04/27/2024

Marquee Sports Network is the exclusive television home of the MLB Chicago Cubs in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI). It is the Chicago-region's exclusive network for fans to view live Cubs games, features extensive pre and postgame coverage, exclusive Cubs content and other local sports programming. Marquee Sports Network brings together one of the most iconic sports franchises in the country with one of the largest television broadcasting companies to deliver unprecedented Cubs coverage for fans. Marquee is also the television home of the WNBA Chicago Sky, providing a variety of exciting coverage.Marquee Sports Network has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer! We are looking for a creative and talented individual to join our team, supporting our all-IP production facility. -As Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, you -would:

• Support live studio and remote productions, including Cubs games and pregame / postgame shows
• Provide technical support for our operations, production, and office staff
• Install and maintain cutting-edge broadcast video and audio equipment
• Work on exciting challenges that require creative technical solutions
• Other duties as assignedCandidates will be required to have at least two years of work experience in a studio, TV station, or mobile production environment, supporting broadcast equipment including:
  • Video cameras
  • Production switchers
  • Video/audio routers
  • Encoders
  • Audio mixers and microphones
  • Intercom systemsExperience with video editing software, SMPTE 2110, DANTE audio, and IP networking is desirable but not required. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is:
    • A self-starter who works well with others
    • Organized and a strong communicator
    • Eager to learn new technologies and expand their skill setAs a sports network, our work schedule depends on the teams we cover, and you would be expected to participate in a rotation that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. - 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. More...

          

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