Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring Chief Engineers for multiple locations throughout the United States.

PRIMARY 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 skills do you need to be successful in our role?

A minimum of 3 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

SBE certification and A+ certification is preferred

BENEFITS

Sinclair offers a competitive total rewards package and offers benefits you and your family can count on.

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k Retirement w/Match

Paid Holidays & Time off

Relocation Assistance

And Many More!

In accordance with California transparency laws, the employer must provide salary detailsCompetitive salaries differ by location. Other locations for this role include Macon, GA; Wichita, KS; Columbus, OH (Assistant Chief Engineer); Corpus Christi, TX; and Richmond, VA.

ABOUT

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair, through its venture subsidiary, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI.