Broadcast Engineer (A00832)

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 the local PBS station.

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  Maintain and troubleshoot complex integrated systems with minimum supervision.
  
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  Serves as Chief 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.
  
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  Inspect equipment and conduct documented performance checks to insure proper operation and conformity with FCC regulations including quarterly FCC reports. Maintain radio station licenses.
  
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  Maintenance and repair of all SMC technical broadcast type equipment located throughout the Kuhlin Center and the radio transmitter facilities. RF engineering knowledge required
  
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  Responsible for maintaining Audio, Video and RF technologies and engineering with the ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematic diagrams.
  
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  Design, construction and/or supervision of new engineering projects as required.
  
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  Assist faculty and organizations with technology recommendations.
  
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  Provides hands-on technical operations support for student, faculty and staff production activities both on and off campus as needed.
  
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  Technical Advisor for student media organizations (Falcon Media including BG24 News, WBGU-FM, Falcon Radio, Radio News Organization and the Radio Sports Organization).
  
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  Troubleshoot, diagnose, and operate test equipment/tools necessary to repair and maintenance analog/digital type broadcast equipment.
  
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  Research, order and maintain adequate parts inventory to perform daily task.
  
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  Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain respectful and effective working relationships with a variety of parties throughout the University community.
  
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  Demonstrated competence working with in PC/Mac’s, networks (HP and Cisco), network switches, servers (Windows, Unix, Linux), software, and be capable of interfacing this technology with non-traditional complex integrated systems.
  
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  Acquires knowledge and applies emerging technologies where applicable.
  
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  On-Call 24/7
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  

The following Degree is required:

• Associate's Degree.  Degree must be conferred at time of application.

• Associate's Degree in Broadcast Engineering degree or related technical degree.

• 4 years of Broadcast Engineering experience
  • 2 years of graduate or student experience is equal to 1 year of professional experience.
• 4 years of experience applying FCC commercial and/or noncommercial FCC rules and regulations.
• 4 years prior experience maintaining and repairing technical equipment, including studios, transmitter facilities/towers, satellite downlink transmission systems. 
• 1 year of experience researching, ordering, and maintaining adequate parts inventory to perform daily tasks

• 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 use testing skills on equipment/tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment
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  Demonstrated competence in the design and construction of new engineering projects, as required
  

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by August 2, 2024.  

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .