Broadcast Engineer Share via: facebook x linkedin email Elon College , North Carolina Live Broadcast / Sports / TV News / Technical Operations Full Time Elon University Apply Job Duties Lead technical operations for video productions and broadcasts, including configuration, technical troubleshooting, and day-of production for live video, IMAG, streaming, and capture. Acting as the engineer-in-charge and coordinate with service providers and clients for a variety of broadcasts, including live sports broadcasts, student studio shows, and university events. Directing support includes software configuration, basic IT networking skills, PC support, production day planning and troubleshooting, set-up and breakdown of events, and ensuring proper equipment usage. Occasionally serving as the executive producer for high-profile university events. Average breakdown of types of events: Athletics (70%), Studio Shows (20%), University Events (10%). Provide routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and support of Elon University's video production facilities and equipment. Locations include all control rooms, TV studios, and athletic venues. Upkeep of fiber optic infrastructure Performing regular updates of operating systems Creating and repairing audio and video cables/connectors Performing regular troubleshooting and support Being available and on-call to aid any technical problems Lead and manage a team of student broadcast engineers who support any of Elon's broadcasts. Includes being in charge of all staffing, training/development, onboarding, and scheduling. Also requires designing internal workflow and communication processes to involve students in ongoing projects within the team and creating opportunities for professional development. Provide training and support to the School of Communications' production crews, Elon Sports Vision students, faculty, and class productions. Training efforts are focused on ensuring the safe and effective use of broadcast equipment. Assists the Elon Sports Vision producer and the Chief Engineer in graphics design and implementation using Ross Xpression software and hardware, in conjunction with campus partners. Developing technical standards for Elon's broadcast graphics packages Implementing automated statistics and customizable text into graphics packages for athletics, Elon News Network, and other projects This position also serves as a contact and resource for broadcast graphics (Xpression) training to students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Experience / Skills

Required Knowledge of control room production technologies and processes. Understanding of computer networking and troubleshooting. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with faculty, students, staff, and external constituents of the university. Expert troubleshooting skills and testing methodologies. Ability to maintain professional composure during time sensitive troubleshooting. Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook. Preferred Experience with Ross products (Carbonite, Xpression, Dashboard, Inception). Experience with Yamaha Digital Consoles and/or Dante Audio. Experience in managing and teaching students. Experience with Evertz Dreamcatcher Instant Replay Experience in graphic design, specifically as it relates to broadcast text and statistics integration. Experience working in a university environment. Knowledge in how to fabricate and repair common cables and connectors (BNC, XLR, RJ45). Experience in troubleshooting single-mode fiber for video signal. Report Job × Is there something wrong with this Job? Let us know and we'll take care of it. What's the problem? Cancel Report Job