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Broadcast - Assistant Chief Engineer
Lancaster, PA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Lancaster, PA, United States
Lancaster - Experience
- Minimum 5 years in Television Broadcast Operations/Maintenance; technical leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Education
- Higher education in technology, relevant SBE certification, or related military experience will be considered.
About the job
Leads technical staff and oversees broadcast equipment, systems, compliance, and upgrades to support WGAL’s live television operations.
What you'll do
- Direct and coach Engineering and Technical Operations staff, setting priorities and leading troubleshooting and projects.
- Oversee maintenance and reliability of broadcast, transmission, production, IT, and network systems across multiple sites.
- Support capital projects and upgrades while maintaining on-air quality and compliance with FCC rules and safety standards.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience in Television Broadcast Operations/Maintenance.
- Demonstrated technical leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of the broadcast signal chain and hands-on ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and production equipment.
- Knowledge of FCC technical requirements and experience supporting broadcast IT systems, networking, network security, and infrastructure.
Nice to have
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Higher education in technology, relevant SBE certification, or related military experience will be considered.
Tools
RF transmission, transmitters, satellite systems, microwave and RF systems, signal-routing equipment, studio systems, IP-based broadcasting technologies, AutoCAD
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