Assistant Chief Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to serve as a hands-on leader, bridging engineering, leadership and station staff. You’ll be the go-to expert for equipment and technology at the location, and you’ll help maintain live production readiness.

You’ll supervise the transmitter and engineering systems, travel with the News team, respond to emergencies, and mentor teammates to elevate their craft while staying current with industry standards and FCC guidelines.

Qualifications

• On‑job and/or formal training repairing transmitters.
• Valid and unencumbered driver’s license.
• Experience/education/certification in engineering-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert and point of contact for equipment and technology at the location.
• Provide transmitter support and replace/adjust defective equipment.
• Networking / wiring and budgeting/administrative duties for the department.
• Support and assist News department for live production readiness.
• Stay up-to-date on industry standards and FCC regulations; mentor staff.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Hands-on

Team leadership

Education

Engineering-related fields

Formal training/certification

Job description

Have you always had a knack for problem-solving? Are you the type of person who enjoys being hands-on and also doesn’t mind taking a break every now and then to coach another teammate towards perfecting their craft? Our team needs YOU to continue to elevate our engineering team. The Assistant Chief Engineer plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic team lead to help grow the impact of our engineering team! What you can expect working as an Assistant Chief Engineer:

What you can expect working as an Assistant Chief Engineer:

• To work with a team focused on meaningful relationships
• A high-energy environment
• A chance to work on a team supported, influenced & lead by some of the Broadcast Industry’s leading innovators
• Related on-the-job experience
• To work at the TV station regularly & to travel with the News team routinely
• Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize.
• The station’s obstacles and challenges are your challenges.
• The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
• Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
• Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
• Support and assist the News department in maintaining must-have for live production
• Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments
• Provide transmitter support
• Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
• Networking / Wiring
• Administrative “musts” (i.e., tracking and organizing department-related budget information)

Requirements:

• On‑job and/or formal training repairing transmitters
• Valid & unencumbered driver’s license
• Work experience, education, and/or formal training/certification in one or more of an engineering-related fields (e.g., technology; information systems; computer science; electrical engineering and/or electronics).
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Bonus points for…

• Previous broadcast experience
• Familiarity with FCC regulations
• Engineering-related certifications

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.