Associate Audio Engineer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Season Associate Start Date: September 2026
Season Associate End Date: June 2027
Location: on-site in Indianapolis, IN
Anticipated Time Commitment: approximately 25+ hours per week
Summary
The Broadcast Engineering Season Associate is an entry-level role that supports the AVP of Broadcast Engineering and Operations, broadcast engineering staff, and production teams with the setup, operation, and maintenance of television production equipment and event broadcast infrastructure. This position provides hands-on assistance for Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and Noblesville Boom games, as well as other events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that utilize PSE production services.
Evening and weekend availability is required. Under the direction of full-time broadcast engineering staff, the associate will help configure, install, operate, and maintain broadcast equipment such as cameras, cables, audio boards, intercoms, microphones, routers, monitors, and related production systems. This role is intended for someone seeking practical experience in live sports and event production while supporting smooth technical execution before, during, and after events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
� Maintain consistent evening and weekend availability for Pacers, Fever, Boom, and other events supported by PSE production services.
� Assist with setup, strike, and configuration of broadcast equipment for live games and events, including cameras, cables, audio boards, intercoms, microphones, routers, video monitors, audio monitors, and related production equipment.
� Support basic maintenance and organization of editing and production systems, including PC-based editors, servers, archive systems, and related equipment, under staff supervision.
� Help install, configure, label, test, and troubleshoot new or temporary equipment, including assisting with copper and fiber optic cabling for event needs.
� Collaborate with broadcast engineering staff, production teams, facility partners, and outside broadcast partners to support proper deployment of equipment and personnel for games and events.
� Assist with the operation, upkeep, and basic troubleshooting of video coaching facilities and related event production systems as needed.
� Support freelance staff and game day crew by helping with equipment preparation, setup instructions, and event-day technical needs under supervision.
� Serve as an entry-level technical support resource by helping answer basic equipment questions, escalating issues when needed, and relaying information to broadcast engineering staff.
� Help prepare, deploy, test, and collect in-arena production equipment on game days and assist with communicating equipment-use instructions to game day staff.
� Identify and report production issues, equipment concerns, damaged gear, or operational needs to the AVP of Broadcast Engineering & Operations or designated broadcast engineering staff.
Note: This seasonal, entry-level role is designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in broadcast engineering, live sports production, and event operations. Responsibilities may be adjusted based on event needs and may include Pacers, Fever, Boom, and other events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse or other PSE-supported venues.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a telephone, use a computer, speak, hear, and write.
The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the Fieldhouse / game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.