Senior Broadcast Engineer & Systems Lead

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

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.