On-Site Broadcast Engineering Lead

Wrlh-Fox Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and coordinate the on-site engineering operations. You will bridge the engineering team, leadership, and location staff, serving as the subject matter expert for equipment and technology.

The role includes mentoring teammates, supporting the News department for live production, installing and maintaining systems, and providing transmitter support. Be ready for late-night calls and occasional travel with the News team.

Qualifications

• On-the-job and/or formal training repairing transmitters.
• Valid and unencumbered driver's license.
• Experience or training in engineering-related fields (e.g., technology, information systems, electrical engineering).
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME and POC for equipment and technology at the site.
• Provide support and leadership to the onsite Engineering team.
• Support News during live production and maintain critical systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot engineering systems and transmitters.
• Occasional travel with News team and readiness for emergency calls.

Skills

Transmitters repair

Driver's license

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering-related training/education

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead and coordinate the on-site engineering operations. You will bridge the engineering team, leadership, and location staff, serving as the subject matter expert for equipment and technology.

The role includes mentoring teammates, supporting the News department for live production, installing and maintaining systems, and providing transmitter support. Be ready for late-night calls and occasional travel with the News team.