Broadcast Chief Engineer - Eureka - Eureka California

Company: Sinclair
Location: Eureka, California
Posted On: 04/24/2024

Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring Chief Engineers for multiple locations throughout the United States.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendationsManage training and hiring processes for engineering staffSupervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and local area network applicationsEnsure software license compliance and all software versions are up to dateSupervise 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 equipmentSupervise and/or perform transmitter maintenanceWork with Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance What skills do you need to be successful in our role? A minimum of 3 years' experience in broadcast electrical system and equipment maintenanceExperience training and managing technicians with a positive and constructive attitudeProficiency in evaluating, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining broadcast equipment and IT systemsDedication to quality and time management while upholding to all FCC regulationsHold a valid driver's licenseMust be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and eveningsAbility 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 experienceSBE certification and A+ certification is preferred BENEFITSSinclair offers a competitive total rewards package and offers benefits you and your family can count on. Competitive SalaryMedical, Dental & Vision401k Retirement w/ MatchPaid Holidays & Time offRelocation AssistanceAnd Many More! In accordance with California transparency laws, the employer must provide salary details. The base salary compensation range for this position in Eureka, CA is $67,000 to $72,000. Competitive salaries differ by location. Other locations for this role include Macon, GA; Wichita, KS; Columbus, OH; and Corpus Christi, TX.ABOUTSinclair, 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; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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. Sinclair, through its venture subsidiary, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. More...

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