Broadcast Engineering Lead

ABC 29&8 WGTU; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Open door policy

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to act as the go-between for the engineering team, leadership, and location staff. You will play a key role in growing the impact of the engineering group and supporting live production at the TV station.

The role requires hands-on technical repair of transmitters, leadership presence, and the ability to travel with the News team. You will be the subject matter expert on location systems and stay updated with industry standards.

Qualifications

• On-the-job and/or formal training repairing transmitters.
• Valid and unencumbered driver's license.
• Education/work experience in one or more engineering-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the resource and point of contact for all equipment and technology at the location.
• Provide transmitter support and maintenance.
• Replace or adjust defective or improperly functioning equipment.
• Assist with networking/wiring and routine maintenance tasks.
• Track and organize department budget information and administrative duties.

Skills

Transmitters repair

Driver's license

Engineering knowledge

Lifting 40-50 lbs

Education

Engineering-related training/certification

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to act as the go-between for the engineering team, leadership, and location staff. You will play a key role in growing the impact of the engineering group and supporting live production at the TV station.

The role requires hands-on technical repair of transmitters, leadership presence, and the ability to travel with the News team. You will be the subject matter expert on location systems and stay updated with industry standards.