Entry Level Broadcast Engineer Jobs
New grad broadcast engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like Nexstar Media Group, GRAY MEDIA, and South Bend hiring at this level now.
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Summary
Essential Functions
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex integrated systems with minimum supervision
- Serve as Engineer for television broadcast studio and two radio broadcast stations. In-depth knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, applicable electrical, mechanical, structural and engineering methods
- Inspect equipment and conduct documented performance checks to ensure proper operation and conformity with FCC regulations including quarterly FCC reports. Maintain radio station licenses.
- Maintain and repair all SMC technical broadcast type equipment located throughout the Kuhlin Center and the radio transmitter facilities. RF engineering knowledge required
- Responsible for maintaining audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering with the ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematic diagrams
- Design, construct, and/or supervise of new engineering projects as required
- Assist faculty and organizations with technology recommendations
- Provide hands-on technical operations support for student, faculty and staff production activities both on and off campus as needed
- Technical Advisor for student media organizations (Falcon Media including BG24 News, WBGU-FM, Falcon Radio, Radio News Organization and the Radio Sports Organization)
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and operate test equipment/tools necessary to repair and maintenance analog/digital type broadcast equipment
- Research, order, and maintain adequate parts inventory to perform daily task
- Acquire knowledge and apply emerging technologies where applicable
- Ability to be on-call 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- Bachelor's Degree
The following Degree is preferred:
- Master's Degree in Communications, Broadcast or related degree
The following Experience is required:
- 2 years of Broadcast Engineering experience
- 2 years prior experience maintaining and repairing technical equipment, including studios, cameras, and broadcasting equipment such as Ross Xpression, Grass Valley Systems, and Wheatstone
- 1 year of experience utilizing servers, backup systems, remote communications such as Comrex and Teradek
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience as Chief Engineer for Television Studio and Radio stations
- Prior experience working in a university setting
- Ability to assist faculty and organizations in the development, preparation, and implementation of operating/capital budgets and control of operating expenditures.
- Extensive technical knowledge of reading and understanding technical manuals and schematic diagrams related to audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnosing, and use testing skills on equipment/tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment
- Demonstrated competence in the design and construction of new engineering projects, as required
Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2026
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Summary
Essential Functions
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex integrated systems with minimum supervision
- Serve as Engineer for television broadcast studio and two radio broadcast stations. In-depth knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, applicable electrical, mechanical, structural and engineering methods
- Inspect equipment and conduct documented performance checks to ensure proper operation and conformity with FCC regulations including quarterly FCC reports. Maintain radio station licenses.
- Maintain and repair all SMC technical broadcast type equipment located throughout the Kuhlin Center and the radio transmitter facilities. RF engineering knowledge required
- Responsible for maintaining audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering with the ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematic diagrams
- Design, construct, and/or supervise of new engineering projects as required
- Assist faculty and organizations with technology recommendations
- Provide hands-on technical operations support for student, faculty and staff production activities both on and off campus as needed
- Technical Advisor for student media organizations (Falcon Media including BG24 News, WBGU-FM, Falcon Radio, Radio News Organization and the Radio Sports Organization)
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and operate test equipment/tools necessary to repair and maintenance analog/digital type broadcast equipment
- Research, order, and maintain adequate parts inventory to perform daily task
- Acquire knowledge and apply emerging technologies where applicable
- Ability to be on-call 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- Bachelor's Degree
The following Degree is preferred:
- Master's Degree in Communications, Broadcast or related degree
The following Experience is required:
- 2 years of Broadcast Engineering experience
- 2 years prior experience maintaining and repairing technical equipment, including studios, cameras, and broadcasting equipment such as Ross Xpression, Grass Valley Systems, and Wheatstone
- 1 year of experience utilizing servers, backup systems, remote communications such as Comrex and Teradek
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience as Chief Engineer for Television Studio and Radio stations
- Prior experience working in a university setting
- Ability to assist faculty and organizations in the development, preparation, and implementation of operating/capital budgets and control of operating expenditures.
- Extensive technical knowledge of reading and understanding technical manuals and schematic diagrams related to audio, video, and RF technologies and engineering.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnosing, and use testing skills on equipment/tools necessary to repair studio/post production equipment
- Demonstrated competence in the design and construction of new engineering projects, as required
Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2026
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Who's Hiring
- Nexstar Media Group3
- GRAY MEDIA1
- South Bend1
- Sportradar1
- iHeartMedia1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Education3
- Media & Entertainment3
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
Entry Level Broadcast Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level broadcast engineer job?
Focus on building hands-on experience through internships, student media programs, or volunteer work at local stations before you apply. Employers at this level look for familiarity with signal flow, broadcast equipment, and production workflows. A demo reel or portfolio of real projects, even from school or community work, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who rely on coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level broadcast engineers?
Companies hiring entry level broadcast engineers right now include Nexstar Media Group, GRAY MEDIA, and South Bend, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of television and radio broadcasters, live event production companies, and media technology firms that build junior engineers into their teams over time.
Are there remote entry level broadcast engineer jobs?
Yes, though most broadcast engineer roles at this level require on-site presence due to hands-on equipment work. About 0% of entry level broadcast engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on monitoring, control room support, or broadcast software rather than physical hardware installation.
Are these new grad broadcast engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior broadcast engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or student projects in place of full-time history, or explicitly mentions training for candidates who bring a strong portfolio and foundational technical knowledge rather than a lengthy work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level broadcast engineers?
Entry Level broadcast engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they maintain large technical operations, regularly onboard junior staff to support live production and transmission workflows, and often use structured training programs to develop new engineers.