Assistant Chief Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Little Rock, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

KATV, Channel 7 the Arkansas leader in local news and broadcasting innovation, is looking for a hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer who’s ready to help shape the next chapter of our technical future. If you’re the kind of engineer who thrives on solving problems, learning new systems, mentoring others, and keeping broadcast operations running strong no matter what, you’ll fit right in here. At KATV, we take pride in doing things the right way, supporting one another, and building technology that keeps Arkansas connected.

Requirements

• A natural problem-solver who enjoys both the hands-on technical work and the collaborative team side of engineering.
• Experienced in broadcast, IT, or RF systems, or ready to bring strong technical skills and curiosity to grow in those areas.
• Comfortable leading projects, mentoring others, and keeping calm under pressure.
• Motivated by doing meaningful work that keeps your community informed and your station running smoothly.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders when needed, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FCC regulations and SBE certifications
• Experience with transmitter maintenance, satellite systems, or microwave links
• Knowledge of AVID, XPression, ClearCom, LiveU, or similar broadcast technologies
• Understanding of networking, IP routing, and basic cyber security principles

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with the Chief Engineer and our talented team to keep KATV’s studio and transmitter on Shinall Mountain running at peak performance.
• Support daily newscasts, special events, and live productions, from the control room to the field, ensuring our viewers get a flawless broadcast every time.
• Troubleshoot and maintain a wide range of systems, including Ross automation, Wheatstone audio, RF and STL systems, IT infrastructure, and AWS cloud distribution.
• Assist with the ongoing rollout of Project Lightspeed, transmitter upgrades, and other major engineering initiatives.
• Serve as a go-to technical leader when challenges arise, providing support and expertise to all departments across the station.
• Maintain, document, and improve workflows for equipment, networking, and system reliability.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support operations during critical news and weather events.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• great benefits
• professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed