Broadcast Engineer and Livestream Director

Broadcast Engineer and Livestream Director Date Posted: 05/11/26 Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. We are seeking a dynamic, technically skilled, and creative professional to serve as Broadcast Engineer within the College’s Communications and Marketing Office. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Media Relations, this position plays a central role in advancing the College’s strategic communications through live broadcast production and multimedia storytelling. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and mentor for a student workforce and will bring both technical expertise and a strong eye for quality, ensuring that all media and digital touchpoints reflect the College’s brand, values, and voice. This is a high-energy position that requires work on nights and weekends synced with the College’s academic and athletic calendar to deliver around 25 high-quality, fully produced events annually. The position is full-time and includes full benefits . Duties and Responsibilties: Broadcast Engineer and Livestream Director Serve as the primary Broadcast Engineer and Director for all College livestream events, including athletics, academic ceremonies, special events, and institutional programs. Plan, coordinate, and execute all technical aspects of live productions, including camera setup, audio mixing, graphics, encoding, and livestream distribution. Recruit, hire, develop, schedule, and supervise student staff who support live broadcast operations, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous learning. Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast equipment; identify and recommend capital improvements to keep the College’s broadcast infrastructure current. Visual Storytelling and Cinematography Support Collaborate closely with the College’s Cinematographer to develop and refine storyboards for video production, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual narrative. Contribute creative and technical perspective in pre-production planning sessions, including shot lists, scripting support, and location scouting. Assist with production and post-production tasks as needed, ensuring continuity and brand alignment across all video assets. Podcast Production Support Provide technical support for College podcast initiatives, including recording setup, editing, and file preparation for distribution. Recruit, hire, and train a student editor to assist with post-production to ensure consistent quality and efficient production. Coordinate publishing and scheduling of podcast episodes across platforms, supporting the broader content calendar managed by the Communications and Marketing team. Requirements and Qualificiations: Required Demonstrated professional experience in broadcast engineering, livestream production, or a combination of these areas. Experience hiring and developing student employees. Strong written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Preferred Experience in a higher education setting. Familiarity with podcast production workflows and digital audio tools. Experience with storyboarding, video pre-production, or collaborative creative development. Benefits That Support You and Your Family At Wabash, we believe supporting our employees means investing in their health, families, financial future, and professional growth. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support the overall well‑being of our full‑time employees. Benefits include: Medical Plan Options – Choose the coverage that works best for you: A PPO plan with in‑network and out‑of‑network flexibility A High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with up to $1,400 in annual employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary Dental and Vision Coverage Primary Care & Walk‑In Clinic – Dedicated access for employees and eligible family members through our partnership with Franciscan Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Including Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care options Employer‑Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance options Employer‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage 403(b) Retirement Plan – 7% employer contribution plus up to an additional 3% employer match Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Programs Local and Community Discounts Wabash College is an equal opportunity employer. Contact: Human Resources Wabash College P.O. Box 352 Crawfordsville, IN 47933 email: View email address on click.appcast.io For general questions about the position or the department, contact: Jim Amidon Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Communications Communications and Marketing email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr