WBMA in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for a Director of Engineering to oversee and manage the engineering operations of our station.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
Actively participate and manage the engineering budgets, forecasts and vendor relationships
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 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.