POSITION DETAILS
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the…
College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
The Broadcast Engineer provides technical leadership for BMCC’s Media Center, overseeing the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of broadcast and multimedia equipment. This position supports academic programming, campus events, and the college’s mission to foster an inclusive, innovative learning environment. The Broadcast Engineer collaborates with faculty, students, and staff to ensure the Media Center’s studios, labs, and event spaces remain technologically advanced and service-oriented. Typical duties include:
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
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.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages pre-production, production, and post-production of television, radio, video, and film programming.
- Manages one or more aspects of a film, television, or radio facility
- Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises full-time and part-time employees including student interns
- Works with internal and external clientele to identify needs and help them plan broadcast activities; provides a high level of customer service
- Makes digital media available to web production personnel and others as needed to support academic programs
- Develops and produces broadcast programs, independently or with students, internal College departments, or external entities
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Communications Broadcast and Multimedia Production Manager
CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate
FLSA Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range is $83,681 - $98,995; commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
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