Broadcast Engineer I

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•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 role 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 position independently manages the lifecycle of technical systems and infrastructure to maintain functionality, modernization, and compliance with industry standards, and serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for engineering operations in NSCM media production environments. The engineer leads technical support for live and recorded productions and oversees system configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across camera, lighting, audio, transmission, and control room operations. The position develops technical upgrades and infrastructure enhancements, creates signal-flow documentation and engineering schematics, executes preventive maintenance, and conducts system diagnostics and component-level repairs. It also contributes to technology forecasting, procurement, inventory and asset management, equipment checkout and shared storage administration, and staff training and mentorship. The role partners with the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations on capital and operational budgets and represents NSCM in vendor negotiations, procurement, and cross-departmental technical collaborations. The position is on-site at UCF as its primary work location and requires a valid Class E driver's license; work may involve driving to locations on and off campus. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are unavailable. The regular appointment has a Monday-through-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. The posting describes anticipated salary as $68,670 to negotiable and also lists an expected salary of $64,518 to negotiable; final compensation is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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 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 and transmitter systems, streaming devices, audio/video 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.
Lead engineering for NSCM live and recorded productions, providing technical support and supervision for instructional and professional media projects.
Own configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting 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, including IP signal-flow diagrams for CAD/Visio documentation.
Schedule and execute preventive maintenance plans and conduct diagnostics and component-level repairs.
Research technology trends, evaluate tools and platforms, and 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 activities, and cross-departmental technical infrastructure collaborations.
Identify opportunities to innovate and improve media instruction and production quality.
Perform additional operational responsibilities and special projects as directed by the NSCM Manager of Main Campus Operations.