Chief Engineer / Broadcast & Video Operations

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Position Number:

128536

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Position Number:

128536

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Title:

Engineer

Functional Title:

Chief Engineer / Broadcast & Video Operations

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

PRES-ICA-Support Services

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Chief Engineer / Broadcast & Video Operations will work as a member of the Broadcasting & Production Unit within the Maryland Athletic Department and report to the Assistant AD of Broadcast. This position will provide support for TerpVision, B1G+ and In-Venue Experience productions, as well as maintaining and servicing all broadcast equipment and infrastructure at Maryland Athletics Venues. Will work with the Assistant AD of Broadcast and Video Operations to oversee day to day operations with, but not limited to, Control Rooms, Video Board and audio system maintenance, service contracts, and setup and strike of shows.

The Chief Engineer / Broadcast and Video Operations serves as the Engineer in charge (

EIC

) for multiple broadcast control rooms and athletic venue fiber and cable infrastructure used for TerpVision and B1G+ productions. Provide input and support of live events for TerpVision, B1G+ productions, and TV Vendors onsite. Maintain equipment inventory, including computer equipment, software and hardware throughout video production facilities. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on audio/visual equipment located in athletics offices, athletic venues and broadcast control rooms. Assist with outside remote broadcast partners for Athletics venues. Assist with set-up, operation and strike of remote and studio broadcast productions. Additional responsibilities include assisting in designing, developing and implementing future venues AV systems with integration to the Broadcast Centers.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in broadcast engineering and/or remote production engineering experience.

Experience:

Experience with installation, maintenance, and operation of technical broadcast control rooms/trucks, video board maintenance and operation, and stadium audio speakers/systems.

Experience with video switchers, graphics platforms,

LED

displays and components,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exhibit strong work ethic, ability to work in a team setting, and have a desire to work in collegiate athletics.

Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules..

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Experience with

EVS

Replay, Ross Acuity and Xpression, Daktronics Show control, Sony Cameras, ClickEffects Prime, Yamaha CL/QL series, Dante Audio routing, Clear Comm communications, Evertz

EQX

Routing, Scorpion, Multiviewer systems,

SMPTE

Fiber and Single Mode Fiber,

AJA

KiPro Ultra and Framesyncs, fiber multiplexing systems, and other broadcast equipment.

Working knowledge of

HDR

(high dynamic range) broadcast working standards and equipment, technical facilities, broadcast A/V and IT production equipment and systems, including experience and exposure to file-based video recorders, production switchers, routing systems, intercoms, RF, cameras, audio mixers, transmission and encoding equipment as well as computer networks and subsystems including Danté,

MADI

, and AES67 industry trends.

Knowledge of DVSport Official Review replay system.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Posting Date:

08/05/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

08/15/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References (no emails sent from system) Optional Documents

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