Broadcast Engineering Lead & Technical Operations

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Traverse City, MI is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and coordinate the station's engineering efforts. You will serve as the go-between for the engineering team and leadership, ensuring reliability and rapid response to issues.

The role requires hands-on transmitter work, system installation/maintenance, and on-call support to keep live news production running smoothly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 transmitter support and replace or adjust defective equipment as needed.
• Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments.
• Support and assist the News department in maintaining must-have for live production.

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Traverse City, MI is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and coordinate the station's engineering efforts. You will serve as the go-between for the engineering team and leadership, ensuring reliability and rapid response to issues.

The role requires hands-on transmitter work, system installation/maintenance, and on-call support to keep live news production running smoothly.