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Sinclair Broadcast Group Regional Engineering Manager in Richmond, Virginia
Sinclair Broadcast Group is looking for a proactive, take-charge Regional Engineering Manager that can ensure the procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of our stations and equipment in the Mid-South. This position is responsible for all station technical equipment and related infrastructure, high power digital transmitters and microwave equipment, in-house computer networking, and News related equipment. Additional responsibilities include manage and oversee a dynamic engineering staff, on-air operation of stations and transmitters, making sure station are compliant with specific FCC rules and regulations, and overall maintenance of buildings and company owned sites.
The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of digital and analog technologies as used in a broadcast environment, as well as a complete understanding of IT networks, high power VHF and UHF Transmitters, broadcast equipment and microwave RF technology.
This position requires at least 10 years’ experience in TV broadcast engineering, including studio and transmitter facility maintenance, planning and execution of capital projects, news production and on-air operations.
Knowledge of studio equipment, station automation and Avid News systems a plus.
The candidate must also have a thorough working knowledge of all building systems and knowledge of compliance standards of all governmental and industry regulations.
This position requires at least 7 years’ experience managing an engineering staff.
A degree in a technically related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Overnight travel is required. Position to be based in the Mid-South Region.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
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