Type: Full-Time
Category: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television 

About this Opportunity

Operation Hired has been retained by this esteemed university to find a Senior Broadcast Engineer.  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. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness

At the University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Salary Grade
12A

Wages Begin At
22.00

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week: 40

Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check

Position Function

Perform duties of Senior Broadcast Engineer and ensure broadcast media equipment is properly maintained to minimize downtime.

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree in electronics or related area or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Over three through five years of related experience; strong computer skills.

Minimum Other

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy; strong computer skills.

Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Students.

EEO Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About the University

The University is located on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ranking: 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 truck engineer; set up and operate University Remote Production Truck; assist operators and clients with the operation of remote equipment; upgrade and maintain equipment in remote production vehicle. 

• Ranking: 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. 

• Ranking: 3
  Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment for University Media Services; includes WIPB, WBST, WCRD, WCRH, and other university departments. 

• Ranking: 4
  Install, configure, and maintain campus digital signage systems players, and monitors. Work with departments and facilities for proper installation and operation. 

• Ranking: 5
  Lead, design, implement, and maintain broadcast control rooms, video news media labs, and recording studio audio suites. Work as system administrator for rack rooms in each area. On-call for equipment maintenance and functionality during high-traffic times. 

• Ranking: 6
  Use complex software and hardware systems, including Networking setup and configuration, Windows, AutoCAD, Filewave, Microsoft Office Suite, Presentations, scheduling programs, interfacing practices, programming, robotic systems, 3d Printers, PC, MAC, Linux system platforms. 

• Ranking: 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, budget consultation, project management, provide as-built documentation, and coordinate with vendors for ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and technical support. 

• Ranking: 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. 

• Ranking: 9
  Work in interdepartmental teams on production work, engineering work, quality control, work evaluations of members, scheduling, and solving problems and commercial broadcast productions. 

• Ranking: 10
  Apply thorough knowledge to 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. 

• Ranking: 11
  Monitor procedures and ensure quality of work, document standard operating procedures, and oversee the continuous update of systems as necessary. 

• Ranking: 12
  Perform component-level repair of media-related equipment for the University’s campus, including electrical and soldering requirements. Must be able to read and interpret diagrams. 

• Ranking: 13
  Provide engineering support for the university cable system by maintaining and repairing MATV system and equipment. 

• Ranking: 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. 

• Ranking: 15
  Perform other related duties as assigned. 

• Ranking: 16
  Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position. 

The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. 

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