The Broadcast Engineer supports technical operations and media production, ensuring high-quality environments, system maintenance, and technical leadership for productions.
The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication at High Point University invites applications for a Broadcast Engineer who will support all aspects of technical operations and media production within the school’s studios and facilities. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality production environments, manage system maintenance, and provide technical leadership to faculty, staff, and students engaged in live and recorded productions.
The Broadcast Engineer will play an essential role in supporting the school’s mission to provide hands-on, industry-standard production experiences for students and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of emerging media technologies and workflows.
The Broadcast Engineer will play an essential role in supporting the school’s mission to provide hands-on, industry-standard production experiences for students and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of emerging media technologies and workflows.
Key Responsibilities
TV Studio Support & Maintenance
- Maintain and troubleshoot studio production equipment, including switchers, servers, graphics systems, and robotic camera controls.
- Ensure smooth integration and interoperability of Ross Video systems within overall broadcast workflows.
- Collaborate with the Studio Manager and Media Production Department to optimize technical workflows and promptly resolve in-studio technical issues.
- Monitor and maintain broadcast signal quality and integrity across multiple distribution media.
- Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on broadcast systems.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of production gear for live broadcasts and events.
- Document technical procedures and maintain accurate system logs.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to broadcast engineering and Ross Video products.
- Develop and coordinate studio equipment repair processes in cooperation with the NQSC Studio Manager.
Production Equipment Maintenance
- Repair and maintain field-production camera kits, including Canon HD & UHD cameras, lenses, tripods, and audio equipment.
- Maintain LED lighting kits and grip support equipment (stands, C-stands, etc.).
- Develop and coordinate equipment repair processes in cooperation with the NQSC Equipment Room Manager.
Facilities Maintenance
- Repair and maintain general-use media areas such as the NQSC podcasting studio, audio mixing rooms, and screening room.
- Act as a liaison with HPU IT personnel regarding technical issues in the NQSC building.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Broadcast Engineer, preferably in a live production environment.
- Experience with Ross Video production equipment and systems, including understanding of technical workflows and system architecture.
- Understanding of video over IP (SMPTE 2110 / NDI) standards and networking protocols.
- Knowledge of audio engineering principles and audio signal flow.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with additional broadcast automation systems (e.g., Blackmagic Design, Grass Valley, or Sony).
- Certification or training related to Ross Video systems or other broadcast technologies.
- Experience with cloud-based production workflows such as Q-SYS and remote broadcast operations.
- Experience working with LED video walls and virtual studio environments.
- Basic knowledge of RF systems and transmission equipment.
- Experience with DMX-based lighting configurations.
Appointment Details
This is a full-time, 12-month staff position reporting to the Department Chair of Media Production. The role requires occasional evening and weekend work to support live events and productions.
About the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication
The NQSC is home to seven undergraduate majors—Advertising, Public Relations & Strategic Communication; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; Media Production; Sports Media; Sport Management; and Social Media & Digital Communication—as well as the MA in Communication & Business Leadership. The school emphasizes experiential learning, student-faculty collaboration, and cutting-edge facilities, including the Esports Arena, and a state-of-the-art Virtual TV Production Studio.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Robert Powell, Chair and Professor of the Practice at [email protected].
Top Skills
Audio Engineering Principles
Blackmagic Design
Dmx-Based Lighting Configurations
Grass Valley
Ndi
Q-Sys
Rf Systems
Ross Video Systems
Smpte 2110
Sony
Video Over Ip
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