Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Hunt Valley, Maryland

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist engineering staff with the maintenance and support of broadcast equipment and systems across studio and field environments. They will also participate in troubleshooting technical issues, equipment setup, and various engineering projects.

Qualifications

Sinclair is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support broadcast operations this summer. The role requires students who are currently pursuing (or recently completed) an undergraduate or graduate degree and are at least a sophomore at an accredited college/university. Strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Join Sinclair this summer as an Engineering Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the technical backbone of a fast-paced broadcast environment. This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while learning about broadcast systems, troubleshooting, and day-to-day station operations.

We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented students who are eager to make the most of their internship experience and contribute meaningfully to our team.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist engineering staff with maintenance and support of broadcast equipment and systems
  • Help troubleshoot technical issues across studio, control room, and field equipment
  • Support IT and network-related tasks as needed
  • Participate in equipment setup, testing, and system checks
  • Gain exposure to FCC regulations and broadcast compliance standards
  • Contribute to special engineering or technical projects as assigned
     

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience working with real-world broadcast and engineering systems
  • Exposure to studio operations, control room workflows, and field equipment
  • Practical knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical problem-solving
  • Insight into broadcast engineering standards, including FCC compliance
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and build industry connections
  • Development of technical, communication, and teamwork skills in a professional setting
  • A paid internship experience that supports both your learning and career growth

Who You Are

  • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) an undergraduate or graduate degree
  • At least a sophomore at an accredited college/university
  • Passionate about people, workplace culture, and learning how organizations thrive
  • Organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Available ~15 hours/week for 10 weeks starting June 2026 (flexibility in scheduling)
  • Able to work from our Hunt Valley, MD location (reliable transportation required)
  • At least 18 years old
  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 Us
  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 at www.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.   The hourly compensation for this role is $18.50 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.  

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

Sinclair Broadcast Group

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 at www.sbgi.net. ------------- At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives. We serve the communities where we live and work through meaningful connections, trusted reporting and principled journalism. Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards. Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide. In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs
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