Broadcast Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

July 7, 2026

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.

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