Chief Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Traverse City, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WPBN/WTOM/WGTU/WGTQ is looking for a Chief Engineer. This role involves overseeing all engineering functions of the station, including planning future equipment installations, managing engineering staff, supervising maintenance of computer software, hardware, local area network applications, and broadcast electronic equipment. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for ensuring software license compliance, performing transmitter maintenance, and working with Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenance
• Experience training and managing technicians with a positive and constructive attitude
• Proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systems
• Dedication to quality and time management while upholding to all FCC regulations
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift computers or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or a related field, or an equivalent of work and educational experience

Nice To Haves

• SBE certification
• A+ certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff
• Supervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and local area network applications
• Ensure software license compliance and all software versions are up to date
• Supervise preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting of broadcast electronical equipment, including but not limited to, cameras, audio and video equipment, microwave transmitters and receivers, satellite receivers, and computing equipment
• Supervise and/or perform transmitter maintenance
• Work with Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees