Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree (4 years) and 2 years of experience or 2 years of completed post-secondary education and 5 years of experience or comparable combination of 10+ years of experience and broadcast system training or certifications. Experience: Demonstratable experience in the design, implementation, maintenance, compliance, and documentation of modern FM and/or TV broadcast systems. Additionally, experience performing basic IT maintenance tasks relevant to the operation of FM radio and TV stations.

About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Position Details:
Indiana State University's Office of Information Technology has an immediate opening for a Chief Broadcast Engineer with in-depth knowledge and experience supporting enterprise class radio and TV broadcast systems such as radio and TV production and transmission equipment, and fiber optic infrastructure. This exciting position works with a team of dedicated, customer focused professionals to provide reliable, high performing, and secure broadcast systems for the University. In addition to working with contemporary broadcast equipment in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a great benefits package including employer retirement contribution, dependent tuition assistance and access to the university health/recreation center.

The person in this position designs and develops documentation as well as analyzes systems during the development of computer-based solutions for various departments throughout campus, provides project leadership and technical assistance in the implementation of complex broadcast systems and daily maintenance of such systems. The person must have the ability to effectively diagnose problems and provide quick solutions to technical problems.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or 2 years of post-secondary education and 5 years of experience or a comparable combination of 10+ years of experience and broadcast system training or certifications.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/54696.

About the Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together. Join our Sycamore family!

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Job Summary:
The Chief Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of complex FM, TV, and internet broadcast systems utilizing modern technologies and IP-based data transport. This role ensures reliable operation of broadcast infrastructure, provides technical consultation across campus departments, and maintains compliance with industry regulatory standards and IT security requirements. The position also includes mentoring staff and students in broadcast engineering topics, managing documentation, and developing strategic equipment roadmaps to support long-term operational goals.

Required Field of Study:
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