Broadcast Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

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 and tools necessary to repair and maintain analog/digital type broadcast equipment

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

Acquire knowledge and apply emerging technologies where applicable

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

Other duties as assigned

Required Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Degree

Master's Degree in Communications, Broadcast or related degree

Required Experience

2 years of Broadcast Engineering experience

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

1 year of experience utilizing servers, backup systems, remote communications such as Comrex and Teradek

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 and tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment

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

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