WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader is looking for a Chief Engineer! The qualified candidate will coordinate or perform maintenance of computer and broadcast equipment of the television broadcasting station.

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

Manage training and hiring processes 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 Corporate leadership to ensure security and FCC compliance

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 drivers license

Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings

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

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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 applicants or employees 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.