Regional Director of Engineering

Job Description

Sinclair is looking for a proactive, take-charge Regional Director of Engineering that can ensure the procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of our stations and equipment in the Mid-West. 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.

Responsibilities :

• 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-West region.

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.

About Us

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. 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. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000