Director of Video Production Engineering (HR Title: Supv, Athletics Video Prod Eng)

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Director of Video Production Engineering (HR Title: Supv, Athletics Video Prod Eng) - (ATH00000422)

Description

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Director of Video Production Engineering (HR Title: Supv, Athletics Video Prod Eng) - (ATH00000422)

Description

Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Director of Video Production Engineering plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the technical success of all SMU Athletics video productions. 

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of MustangVision Productions, this position oversees engineering operations and support for all live broadcasts on the ACC Network, in-venue videoboard shows, and internal AV systems across athletic facilities. 

The director ensures reliable signal flow, system maintenance, and technical coordination to meet production goals and university standards. This role directly supports the delivery of high-quality fan and viewer experiences, contributing to the visibility and brand of SMU Athletics.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee engineering support and technical infrastructure for all ACC Network broadcasts and in-venue productions. Manage signal flow, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure seamless execution of linear and digital shows across a SMPTE 2110 IP-based facility. Provide hands-on engineering leadership during live productions and coordinate with control room staff to resolve real-time issues.
   

• Maintain and support AV and production infrastructure across all five on-campus athletic venues (Ford Stadium, Moody Coliseum, Washburne Stadium, Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex, and Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center). Ensure all venue-based systems—such as PTZ cameras, fiber/signal pathways, videoboards, and control systems—are functioning properly and meet broadcast-quality standards.
   

• Oversee the performance, maintenance, and upgrades of all IP-based production networks, including 2110 routing, timing, and diagnostics. Coordinate with university IT and relevant departments to ensure network reliability and cyber-compliance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party engineering support and freelance crewer operations on gameday. Ensure vendor coordination, system readiness, and technical support for live productions and visiting television trucks. Collaborate with student and part-time staff with the goal of building internal technical capability over time.
   

• Collaborate with departmental leadership on infrastructure planning and future technology expansion. Provide input on equipment purchases, system design, and vendor bids. Participate in project management and system integration as part of broader departmental goals.
   

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including wiring diagrams, IP configurations, and SOPs. Provide training and mentoring to student workers and full-time staff on equipment usage and troubleshooting protocols to grow internal engineering capacity.
   

• This position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work in support of athletic events and live broadcasts.
   

• This position must be able to respond quickly to live production emergencies and provide technical coverage when needed, including outside of regular business hours.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably Engineering, Computer Networking, Media Technology, or a related technical field.

A minimum of three years of work experience in live broadcast engineering, including IP-based (SMPTE 2110) production environments, signal flow management, and venue AV systems, is required.

Experience managing live sporting event productions, working with control room systems and maintaining broadcast control rooms, videoboards, replay systems, and intercoms is essential. 

Experience coordinating with freelance crews and third-party vendors, and supporting mobile production units preferred. Experience in a collegiate athletic or live sports environment desired. Leadership experience and the ability to train and mentor junior or student technical staff is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential. 

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. A strong focus on attention to detail and project management skills are essential.

Candidate must have a strong understanding of SMPTE 2110 standards, IP video workflows, and networked audio/video infrastructure. Must also be proficient in signal flow, routing, and troubleshooting in live production environments. 

A strong knowledge of or experience in interpreting technical diagrams, wiring schematics, and network topologies preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge of one or more of the following Ross Dashboard, Evertz Magnum, Telestream, Calrec, desired.

One or more of the following certifications preferred: SBE Certification, AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D, Dante Level 2 or Level 3 Certification.  

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stand, crawl, climb
• Walk for distances
• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Push/pull
• Carry/lift 25-50 lbs.
• Exposure to excessive noise, exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity
• Work in confined quarters

Deadline to Apply:

July 24, 2025

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Dallas

Job

: Athletics

Organization

: Athletics

Schedule

: Regular

Shift

: Staff

Employee Status

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Level

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Jul 10, 2025, 7:15:14 PM

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