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Senior Product Support Specialist

$32.69 - $40.86 per hour
Full-time
Job Description

Sinclair Digital is hiring a Senior Product Support Specialist ! Join Sinclair Digital, the innovation engine behind the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. We're at the forefront of transforming how local news and television are produced, distributed, and consumed across multiple platforms. This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Our Product Support Specialists play a crucial role in providing technical support for our Content Management System and our News station's websites and mobile apps. They are responsible for conducting administrative-level tasks such as creating new users, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, providing guidance to users, escalating issues to our software development team, and working closely with our software engineers to ensure that requests are prioritized and handled properly.

As a Senior Product Support Specialist , you are expected to be expert-level at the position, lead complex troubleshooting efforts, and provide mentorship to the other team members. You will also be responsible for maintaining our knowledge base and ensuring that it is up-to-date and accurate. You will identify opportunities for continuous learning for the team and help coordinate those activities. You will serve as a point of escalation when additional expertise is required, or when a customer requires additional TLC.

Responsibilities:
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Provide advanced technical support to internal users of our CMS software application via phone, email and ticketing system.
    • Lead troubleshooting efforts for user-reported issues, diagnose root causes, and identify comprehensive solutions.
    • Research and resolve technical problems using internal knowledge bases and collaborating with developers.
  • Mentorship and Leadership:
    • Mentor and guide junior support team members, fostering their professional development.
    • Conduct training sessions and share best practices with the support team.
    • Audit support tickets for issues and address them as needed.
  • Documentation and Knowledge Management:
    • Document solutions and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to build a robust internal knowledge base.
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our systems through ongoing training and keeping abreast of new features and updates.
  • User Assistance:
    • Provide clear and concise instructions to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
    • Meet or exceed the Service Level Agreements for time to respond and time to resolve.
  • Manage Escalated Issues:
    • Escalate issues that require software development level support. Generate tickets with thorough detail on what is required, the priority of the issue, and include thorough steps for issue recreation.
    • Attend daily standup meetings with Engineering and provide feedback on new items to triage.
    • Test and validate bug fixes.
  • On-Call Duties:
    • Take on-call shifts from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM on a rotational basis.
    • Support the front-line Product Support Specialist on-call with issues that require senior-level expertise.
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a technical support role with software-related products. 2 or more of those years as a Tier 2/3, Senior, or Lead-level support.
  • Strong understanding of web technologies and content management systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems and support tools.
  • Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting software used in the media or news industry.
  • Experience with video technologies.
  • Knowledge of web development languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Understanding of database management systems.
  • Experience with tools including Jira, Confluence, Slack, Google Analytics.
  • Product Management experience.
  • Management experience.
  • Software testing experience.
Attributes:
  • Positive Attitude
    • Patient and empathetic
    • Enthusiastic and helpful
    • Team player
  • Good Communicator
    • Active listener
    • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-Solving Skills
    • Analytical and methodical
    • Resourceful
    • Detail-oriented
    • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Adaptable
  • Good time management skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Natural leader who inspires and motivates others
The hourly compensation range for this role is $32.69 to $40.86. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

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

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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

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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