About this opportunity
Sinclair Broadcast Group lists this Assistant Chief Engineer opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Have you always had a knack for problem-solving? Are you the type of person who enjoys being hands-on and also doesn’t mind taking a break every now and then to coach another teammate towards perfecting their craft? Our team needs YOU to continue to elevate our engineering team. The Assistant Chief Engineer plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location’s personnel. We need a dynamic team lead to help grow the impact of our engineering team! What you can expect working as an Assistant Chief Engineer:
What you can expect working as an Assistant Chief Engineer:
To work with a team focused on meaningful relationships
A high-energy environment
A chance to work on a team supported, influenced & lead by some of the Broadcast Industry’s leading innovators
Related on-the-job experience
To work at the TV station regularly & to travel with the News team routinely
Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize.
The station’s obstacles and challenges are your challenges.
The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
Support and assist the News department in maintaining must-have for live production
Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments
Provide transmitter support
Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
Networking / Wiring
Administrative “musts” (i.e., tracking and organizing department-related budget information)
Requirements:
On-the-job and/or formal training repairing transmitters
Valid & unencumbered driver’s license
Work experience, education, and/or formal training/certification in one or more of an engineering-related fields (e.g., technology; information systems; computer science; electrical engineering and/or electronics).
Ability to lift 40-50 lbs
Bonus points for…
Previous broadcast experience
Familiarity with FCC regulations
Engineering-related certifications
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
The salary compensation is $50,000-$55,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
participation in a retirement plan
life and disability insurance
health
dental and vision plans
flexible spending accounts
15 paid vacation days
2 paid personal days
9 paid holidays
40 hours of paid sick leave
parental leave
employee stock purchase plan
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.
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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