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Position Title:
Senior Broadcast Engineer
Compensation:
$22.00 - 24.20
Department:
University Media Services_A
Start Date:
09/15/2026
About this opportunity:
This is an opportunity to join the Ball State University Media Services department's Engineering team. This full-time opportunity comes with an attractive benefits package, including health insurance, which includes dental and prescription coverage, discounts on University amenities and cultural events, retirement, and much more.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Function: Perform the duties of Senior Broadcast Engineer and ensure broadcast media equipment is properly maintained to minimize downtime.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provide engineering support for remote media productions and presentations, including teleconferences, sporting events, satellite uplinks, and downlinks, and streaming to multiple platforms. Perform duties as a remote/studio engineer; assist operators and clients with the operation of equipment; upgrade, install, and maintain equipment for UMS and other departments on campus.
2. Provide engineering support for microwave links, satellite uplinks, and downlinks, fiber optics systems, including SMPTE, single-mode and multi-mode fiber, and networking equipment. Knowledge and expertise in the use of networking and streaming hardware and software.
3. Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment for University Media Services; includes WIPB, WBST, WCRD, WCRH, and other university departments.
4. Install, configure, and maintain campus digital signage systems, players, and monitors. Work with departments and facilities for proper installation and operation.
5. Lead, design, implement, and maintain broadcast control rooms, video news media labs, and recording studio audio suites. Work as a system administrator for rack rooms in each area. On-call for equipment maintenance and functionality during high-traffic times.
6. Use complex software and hardware systems, including Networking setup and configuration, Windows, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Presentations, scheduling programs, interfacing practices, programming, robotic systems, 3d Printers, PC, MAC, Linux system platforms.
7. Work directly with faculty, staff, and administrators to ascertain needs for new and renovated teaching facilities, document the requirements and suggestions, provide product and vendor recommendations, provide budget consultation and project management, provide as-built documentation, and coordinate with vendors for ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and technical support.
8. Set up, check, operate, and monitor equipment for studio and remote productions; includes equipment for distance learning programs as well as academic and promotional productions.
9. Work in interdepartmental teams on production work, engineering work, quality control, work evaluations of members, scheduling, solving problems, and commercial broadcast productions.
10. Apply thorough knowledge of the use of complex electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, computerized signal generators, voltmeters, waveform monitors, fiber test equipment, and knowledge of the safe operation and use of other specialized test equipment.
11. Monitor procedures and ensure quality of work, document standard operating procedures, and oversee the continuous update of systems as necessary.
12. Perform component-level repair of media-related equipment for Ball State University's campus, including electrical and soldering requirements. Must be able to read and interpret diagrams.
13. Provide engineering support for the university cable system by maintaining and repairing the MATV system and equipment.
14. Direct interaction with students during the broadcast of sporting events, studio shoots, and other remote broadcast and streaming events. Includes continual training, supervising, and instruction of students in the proper use of broadcast equipment and game day operations. Provide knowledge and training to practicum students in one-on-one sessions throughout the semester as needed by the Department of Media.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.
16. Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in electronics or related area or equivalent.
• Over three through five years of related experience; strong computer skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy; strong computer skills.

How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact:
Bob Rickner, Manager of UMS Engineering, at the following email address: brickner@bsu.edu
Please list three professional references within the online application.
Supporting Documents Upload Instructions:
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Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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