Borough of Manhattan Community College · 9 hours ago
Broadcast Engineer
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The Broadcast Engineer provides technical leadership for BMCC’s Media Center, overseeing the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of broadcast and multimedia equipment to support academic programming and campus events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage all broadcast and A/V equipment in studios, labs, and event spaces, including cameras, teleprompters, monitors, lighting, audio systems, digital playback, and live-streaming/hybrid event technologies
Lead preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment lifecycle management
Maintain inventories, records, and documentation in compliance with legal and institutional requirements
Supervise and train technical staff, student interns, and faculty on equipment use, safety protocols, and emerging technologies
Research, recommend, and implement new technologies to keep BMCC’s Media Center at the forefront of broadcast and multimedia production
Collaborate with vendors, IT, and academic departments for technology procurement, integration, and support
Ensure all operations adhere to FCC, ADA, and campus safety regulations
Conduct risk assessments and report incidents related to equipment or operations
Promote BMCC’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of Media Center operations
Commitment to ongoing learning and certification in broadcast technologies
Participation in industry workshops and BMCC training initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred)
Minimum six years' experience in broadcast engineering, with a focus on facility design, repair, and technology innovation. Preferably as a Broadcast Systems Engineer in a mid-sized to larger market
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects and lead teams
Experience with studio and remote production, streaming platforms, and hybrid event support, particularly with setup and technical operations
Strong communication skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to provide technical support for studio and remote site television production and postproduction activities
High level of self-motivation, attention to detail, and orientation toward providing service
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.