Broadcast Engineer I

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Broadcast Engineer I leads the engineering, maintenance, and development of broadcast and instructional media systems within the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM). The position is responsible for broadcast information technology, including IP digital transmission hardware, internet streaming devices, IP-based audio/video recording and playout systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, encoders, decoders, power infrastructure, UPS systems, and automation systems. The role independently manages the lifecycle of technical systems and infrastructure to ensure functionality, modernization, and compliance with industry standards. It serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for engineering operations in NSCM media production environments, supporting live and recorded productions as well as instructional and professional media projects. The successful candidate works on-site at UCF as their primary work location and may drive to locations on and off campus for university business.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Valid Class E driver's license.
Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are not available.
Ability to work on-site at UCF as the primary work location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, studio engineering, or broadcast technology.
Five or more years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair IP-based broadcast and AV systems, including transmission systems, streaming devices, recording and playout systems, production and routing switchers, encoders, decoders, automation and server/file storage systems, digital editing systems, field production gear, and related broadcast hardware.
Serve as lead engineer for live and recorded productions, providing technical support and supervision for instructional and professional media projects.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot systems across camera, lighting, audio, transmission, and control room operations.
Develop, implement, and manage technical upgrades and infrastructure enhancements across production and instructional spaces.
Design signal-flow documentation and engineering schematics for installations, expansions, and workflow optimization.
Create IP signal-flow diagrams in CAD/Visio documentation for work performed on technical systems.
Schedule and execute preventive maintenance plans independently.
Conduct system diagnostics and component-level repairs to maintain performance and reliability.
Research emerging trends and evaluate tools and platforms to lead technology forecasting and procurement strategies.
Maintain inventory and asset management systems.
Administer and improve equipment checkout systems and shared storage environments.
Train, lead, and mentor student workers and technical support staff.
Partner with the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations on long-term capital and operational budgets.
Represent NSCM in vendor negotiations, procurement, and cross-departmental technical infrastructure collaborations.
Identify opportunities to innovate and improve media instruction and production.
Perform additional operational responsibilities and special projects as directed by the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations.