Sinclair Inc.

Chief Engineer

Sinclair Inc.  •  Traverse City, MI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

WPBN/WTOM/WGTU/WGTQ is looking for a Chief Engineer!

Responsibilities:

  • 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 driver's 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

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

Sinclair Inc.

About Sinclair Inc.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives.

We serve the communities where we live and work through meaningful connections, trusted reporting and principled journalism.

Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards.

Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide.

In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs

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Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Cockeysville, Maryland
Year Founded
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Website
sbgi.net
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