Broadcast Engineer I

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a Broadcast Engineer I to lead the engineering, maintenance, and development of NSCM's broadcast and instructional media systems on-site at UCF.

You will manage IP-based transmission hardware, streaming devices, and automation systems, while mentoring student staff and coordinating with NSCM leadership to modernize and secure media infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• On-site work at UCF is required and the candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Experience in professional broadcast environments and familiarity with IP-based AV systems.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and repair IP-based broadcast and AV systems including live productions and playout systems.
• Serve as lead engineer for NSCM productions, overseeing configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Develop upgrade initiatives, design signal flow docs, and provide CAD/Visio diagrams.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and perform component-level diagnostics and repairs.
• Lead procurement strategies and manage inventory to support operations.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Mentoring

System troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer/electrical/studio/broadcast engineering

Outils

Ross Switchers

Wheatstone Audio Mixers

Ross Tria

Description du poste

The Opportunity :

The Broadcast Engineer I leads the engineering, maintenance, and development of all broadcast and instructional media systems within the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM). This position is responsible for broadcast information technology including IP digital transmission hardware, internet streaming devices, IP based hardware/software for audio/video recording and playout systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, encoders, decoders, power infrastructure, UPS systems, and automation systems. The Broadcast Engineer I independently manages the lifecycle of technical systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal functionality, modernization, and compliance with industry standards. This position serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all engineering operations related to NSCM's media production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair all IP-based broadcast and AV systems, including IP based digital transmission/transmitter systems, internet streaming devices, digital IP audio/video record and playout systems, production switchers, routing switchers, encoders, decoders, automation and server/file storage systems, digital editing systems, field production gear, and broadcast related hardware.
• Serve as the lead engineer for NSCM's live and recorded productions, providing expert technical support and supervision during instructional and professional media projects. Take full ownership of system configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across camera, lighting, audio, transmission, and control room operations.
• Develop, implement, and manage technical upgrade initiatives and infrastructure enhancements across all production and instructional spaces. Design detailed signal flow documentation and engineering schematics to guide installations, expansions, and workflow optimization. Provide specific IP signal flow diagrams for CAD/Visio documentation on all work performed on technical systems.
• Independently schedule and execute preventive maintenance plans. Conduct detailed system diagnostics and repairs at the component level to ensure consistent system performance and reliability.
• Lead technology forecasting and procurement strategies by researching emerging trends and evaluating new tools and platforms. Maintain comprehensive inventory and asset management systems to support operational continuity.
• Administer and enhance equipment checkout systems and shared storage environments. Train, lead, and mentor student workers and technical support staff to uphold service excellence and technical reliability.
• Partner with the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations to shape long-term capital and operational budgets. Represent NSCM in vendor negotiations, procurement activities, and cross-departmental collaborations involving technical infrastructure.
• Act as a strategic contributor to the school's mission by proactively identifying opportunities to innovate, improve, and elevate the quality of media instruction and production.
• Perform additional operational responsibilities and special projects as directed by the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications :

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, studio engineering, or broadcast technology.
• Five years or more experience working as an engineer in a professional broadcast, studio, academic, or remote production environment.
• Knowledge of professional broadcast systems and equipment including Ross Switchers, Wheatstone Audio Mixers, and Ross Tria.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,670 - negotiable. The final amount will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

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