• Chief Engineer

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Birmingham, AL)


    Our team at WBMA/WTTO/WABM is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee all engineering functions of the station. A qualified candidate will coordinate or perform maintenance of computer and broadcast equipment of the television broadcasting station.

    Responsibilities:

    + Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations

    + Manage training 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 Station and Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

    + Responsible for ensuring quality broadcast operations including on air, news gathering and production.

    + Model good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

    + Maintaining a fun, collaborative and effective work environment.

    + Maximize uptime by managing repairs and preventive maintenance on digital and analog systems and transmission facilities.

    + Assist and advise the Director of Engineering & Operations.

     

    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

    + Capable of handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

    + Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings, requires being on call after hours including weekends and holidays. Varied and extended hours may include some weekends, holidays.

    + 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.

     

    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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.