ICA LEAD ENGINEER (LIMITED TERM/TEMPORARY)

ICA LEAD ENGINEER (Limited Term/Temporary)

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Req #:

232894

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ICA LEAD ENGINEER (Limited Term/Temporary)

Req #:

Req #:

232894

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Department:

UW VIDEO

Appointing Department Web Address:

https://www.washington.edu/video/

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

04/04/2024

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary:

$60.00 per hour

Other Compensation:

Shift:

First Shift

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Video has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary ICA Lead Engineer.

The Lead Engineer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring all components of sporting event productions, live broadcast streams and all athletic engineering equipment used during events and broadcasts. The Lead Engineer develops the proper settings needed for running all athletic engineering equipment. They will also lead installs, upgrades, and updates to all production equipment.

Typical Responsibilities:

100% - install, maintain, and troubleshoot all video and audio components for athletic events

• Oversee and lead set-up and striking of video and audio components.

• Shade cameras during events.

• Patching for all events and athletic productions.

• Troubleshooting all technical issues with sports production equipment including cameras, lenses, LED board control systems, graphics generators, fiber optic transmitters/receivers, video switchers, routers, intercoms, monitors, streaming encoders, patch panels, TCP/IP protocols, and Windows servers.

• Act as the escalation point for all equipment and signal issues for sports production.

• Technical mentoring and hands-on support during high-profile events.

• Assist in occasional operation of video production equipment in live event environments.

• Document equipment failures and engage equipment vendors for repairs.

• Liaison with captioning service to ensure signal is received properly.

General Skills:

• Knowledge of video and audio signal to ensure quality control of in venue operations.

• Knowledge of fiber optic and radio frequency video signal transmission systems.

• Strong understanding of live sports production.

• Ability to be resourceful, research equipment documentation and solutions to problems, and be proactive in systems issues prevention and resolution.

• Ability to work and respectfully communicate with a diverse team.

• Must be reliable and show up on time for scheduled call times.

• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree and 3 years of experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with switchers, routers, mixers and graphics equipment.

• Must have a current valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of Daktronics scoreboard video systems.

• College athletics experience.

• Live sports production experience.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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