Broadcast Engineer Job at Construction Association of Michigan in Bowling Green

Summary
The position supports and repairs the technology within the School of Media and Communication (SMC), including two radio stations, a video production broadcast classroom, an audio production classroom, three labs, over 50 servers, and four networks, including Cisco, HP, Wheatstone, and a fiber network for the cameras. The broadcast engineer inspects equipment and conducts documented performance checks to ensure proper operation and compliance with FAA/FCC regulations and collaborates with WBGU TV.

Essential Functions

Maintain and troubleshoot complex integrated systems with minimum supervision

Serve as Engineer for television broadcast studio and two radio broadcast stations. In-depth knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, applicable electrical, mechanical, structural and engineering methods

Inspect equipment and conduct documented performance checks to ensure proper operation and conformity with FCC regulations including quarterly FCC reports. Maintain radio station licenses.

Maintain and repair all SMC technical broadcast type equipment located throughout the Kuhlin Center and the radio transmitter facilities. RF engineering knowledge required

Responsible for maintaining audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering with the ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematic diagrams

Design, construct, and/or supervise new engineering projects as required

Assist faculty and organizations with technology recommendations

Provide hands‑on technical operations support for student, faculty and staff production activities both on and off campus as needed

Technical Advisor for student media organizations (Falcon Media including BG24 News, WBGU-FM, Falcon Radio, Radio News Organization and the Radio Sports Organization)

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and operate test equipment/tools necessary to repair and maintain analog/digital broadcast equipment

Research, order, and maintain adequate parts inventory to perform daily task

Acquire knowledge and apply emerging technologies where applicable

Ability to be on‑call 24/7 in case of emergencies

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Degree – Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred – Master’s Degree in Communications, Broadcast or related field

Experience – 2 years of Broadcast Engineering experience

Experience – 2 years of maintaining and repairing technical equipment, including studios, cameras, and broadcasting equipment such as Ross Xpression, Grass Valley Systems, and Wheatstone

Experience – 1 year utilizing servers, backup systems, and remote communications such as Comrex and Teradek

Additional Information (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Experience as Chief Engineer for Television Studio and Radio stations

Prior experience working in a university setting

Ability to assist faculty and organizations in the development, preparation, and implementation of operating/capital budgets and control of operating expenditures

Extensive technical knowledge of reading and understanding technical manuals and schematic diagrams related to audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering

Strong troubleshooting, diagnosing, and testing skills on equipment/tools necessary to repair studio/post‑production equipment

Demonstrated competence in the design and construction of new engineering projects, as required

Deadline to Apply
July 7, 2026

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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