Ball State University is hiring: Senior Broadcast Engineer in Indiana
Ball State University, Indiana, PA, United States, 15705
Position Information
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Position Title
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.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State 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
Salary Grade 12A
Wages Begin At $22.00
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours/Week: 40
Pre-Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and a Drivers License check.
Position Function
Perform duties of Senior Broadcast Engineer and ensure broadcast media equipment is properly maintained to minimize downtime.
Minimum Requirements
Associate’s degree in electronics or related area or equivalent.
Over three to 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.
Authorization to work in the US: Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education, Experience, and Other:
Position Title(s) Supervised: Students.
EEO Statement
Ball State 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 Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, 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.
Job Duties
- Provide engineering support for remote media productions and presentations, including teleconferences, sporting events, satellite uplinks, and downlinks, and streaming to multiple platforms.
- Provide engineering support for microwave links, satellite uplinks, and downlinks, fiber optics systems including SMPTE, single-mode and multi-mode fiber, and networking equipment.
- Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment for University Media Services.
- Install, configure, and maintain campus digital signage systems, players, and monitors.
- Lead, design, implement, and maintain broadcast control rooms, video news media labs, and recording studio audio suites.
- Use complex software and hardware systems, including Networking setup and configuration, Windows, AutoCAD, Filewave, Microsoft Office Suite, Presentations, scheduling programs.
- Work directly with faculty, staff, and administrators to ascertain needs for new and renovated teaching facilities.
- Set up, check, operate, and monitor equipment for studio and remote productions.
- Work in interdepartmental teams on production work, engineering work, quality control, and scheduling.
- Apply thorough knowledge to the use of complex electronic test equipment.
- Monitor procedures and ensure quality of work, document standard operating procedures.
- Perform component-level repair of media-related equipment.
- Provide engineering support for the university cable system by maintaining and repairing MATV system and equipment.
- Direct interaction with students during the broadcast of sporting events and other remote broadcast events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position.
Posting Information
Posting Number: 202401564SF
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 01/06/2025
Open Date: 11/26/2024
Close Date: 12/18/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions Summary
For nominations and questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Turner, Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition, at tiffany.turner@bsu.edu.
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description. In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.
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