Assistant Chief Engineer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Mingo Junction, Ohio seeks an engineer to oversee all engineering functions, including managing the Mobile Production Unit. Responsibilities include supervising equipment maintenance, ensuring software compliance, and working with corporate leadership for FCC compliance. Candidates must possess a technical degree in electronics and have dedication to quality and time management. The role requires flexibility for shift changes, a valid driver's license, and physical capability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work on ladders and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions of the station.
• Manage WTOV Mobile Production Unit.
• Ensure software license compliance and maintenance.

Skills

Quality dedication

Time management

Technical expertise in electronics

Flexibility for shift changes

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Technical degree in electronics or related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Work with Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering functions of the station, including planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations
• Manage and be engineer of WTOV Mobile Production Unit.
• 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 electronic 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?

• Dedication to quality and time management while upholding 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

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.