Chief Engineer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group, a leading media company, is seeking a Chief Engineer for a Wilkes-Barre area station. The role oversees all engineering functions, plans future installations, and manages budgets.

You will train staff and supervise IT and broadcast equipment, ensuring licenses are current and FCC standards are met. The position requires 5+ years in broadcast electrical maintenance, a electronics-related degree, and flexibility for extended hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in broadcast electrical system maintenance.
• Experience training and managing technicians with constructive attitude.
• Proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systems.
• Dedication to quality and time management while upholding 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 long hours, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Technical degree in electronics or related field or equivalent experience.
• SBE and A+ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station, plan future equipment installations, requirements, and budgets.
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff.
• Supervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and LAN applications.
• Ensure software licenses are compliant and versions up to date.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment including cameras, audio, video, transmitters, satellites, and computing equipment.
• Supervise and/or perform transmitter maintenance.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Tech leadership

IT troubleshooting

FCC compliance

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Equipment maintenance

Education

Electronics degree

Job description

WOLF is looking for a Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations
• Manage training and hiring processes for engineering staff
• 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?

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenance
• Experience training and managing technicians with a positive and constructive attitude
• Proficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systems
• 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
• SBE certification and A+ certification is preferred

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.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.