Assistant Chief Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring an Assistant Chief Engineer in Steubenville, Ohio. The role involves overseeing all engineering functions, managing the mobile production unit, and supervising equipment maintenance. Candidates should have a technical degree in electronics or related field, dedication to quality, and the ability to adapt to schedule changes. Successful applicants will also ensure FCC compliance and software updates in a dynamic broadcasting environment.

Qualifications

• 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, and lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station.
• Manage WTOV Mobile Production Unit.
• Supervise maintenance of software, hardware, and local area network applications.
• Ensure software license compliance and updates.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment.
• Work with Corporate leadership for security and FCC compliance.

Skills

Quality dedication

Time management

FCC regulations knowledge

Technical electronics knowledge

Driver's license

Flexibility with shifts

Physical stamina

Education

Technical degree in electronics or related field

Job description

WTOV is looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer. While day-to-day can always look different, here is a general outline of responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Work with Chief Engineer on 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 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?

• 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

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.