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.

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  Maintain and troubleshoot complex integrated systems with minimum supervision
  
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  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
  
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  Inspect equipment and conduct documented performance checks to ensure proper operation and conformity with FCC regulations including quarterly FCC reports. Maintain radio station licenses.
  
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  Maintain and repair 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, construct, and/or supervise of new engineering projects as required
  
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  Assist faculty and organizations with technology recommendations
  
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  Provide 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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  Acquire knowledge and apply emerging technologies where applicable
  
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  Ability to be on-call 24/7 in case of emergencies
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree in Communications, Broadcast or related degree

• 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 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: July 7, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

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.

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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