Broadcast Engineer

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Production Engineer II

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for a Broadcast Engineer to setup, maintain, and repair all broadcast video equipment used to further fan engagement and brand development for our video board and streaming productions.  This role should be pursued by a self-motivated individual with high technical and troubleshooting skills. 

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Production Engineer II

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for a Broadcast Engineer to setup, maintain, and repair all broadcast video equipment used to further fan engagement and brand development for our video board and streaming productions.  This role should be pursued by a self-motivated individual with high technical and troubleshooting skills. 

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering and Live Event Production, the Broadcast Engineer will setup, maintain, and repair all broadcast equipment used for Wisconsin Athletics video board and streaming productions.
 

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the set-up and tear-down of broadcast equipment for video board and streaming events at various indoor and outdoor locations;
• Oversee the configuration and installation of all broadcast systems;
• Maintain, repair, and test all broadcast cameras, peripheral equipment, LED displays, and infrastructure for all the athletic venues;
• Work as a member of the live production team to identify, analyze, and resolve system problems as they arise;
• Serve as a video liaison between the department and various broadcast partners at different venues.
• Develop procedure and documentation for managing and implementing new and existing video equipment and system updates;
• Inventory, document functionality, and determine replacement schedules for video-related hardware to include, but not be limited to: descriptions, locations, value, warranties;
• Lead video infrastructure design, modification updates, and implementation efforts;
• Manage warranties and service contracts. Work with vendors to repair equipment in a timely manner and monitor and record all costs associated with repairs.
• Train and guide students and staff on the use of video equipment and software

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Digitally records, edits, and finalizes media in a variety of formats according to station standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations

• Schedules logistics and acts as station representative for remote production venues, and ensures required technical specifications will be met during on or off-site productions

• Tests and maintains equipment, and provides recommendations for alternative hardware and software to improve performance

• May serve as engineering team lead for on or off-site productions

• Trains staff on equipment, procedures, and standards

• Leads system design and installation of broadcast, streaming, and post-production related technology

• Sets up, adjusts, connects, operates, and troubleshoots complex audio and/or video equipment and related peripherals in various environments

Department:

Wisconsin Athletics, Live Event Production

Compensation:

The minimum starting salary is $60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. There may be flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
-  Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball, and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of control room, remote or mobile unit experience in broadcast engineering and equipment maintenance for broadcast television or a video production environment;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required by events.
• Proficient skills related to installing, repairing and terminating various types of cables;
• Extensive technical knowledge of control room systems such as routers, servers, switchers, replay, graphics, cameras and other video related equipment;
• Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to precisely identify problems and solutions on-the-fly;
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies, evidence by the ability to expand upon core knowledge;
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a time sensitive, fast-paced environment;
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds;
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required

How to Apply:

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• Resume

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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Kayla Weisensel at kw4@athletics.wisc.edu

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