Engineer - Broadcast & Technology (Athletics)

EXPIRED

Job Description

This position will report to the Director of Engineering and willoversee all maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical operations of broadcast and audio networking systems within the Vanderbilt Athletics venues.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical operations of broadcast facilities and audio/video systems within Vanderbilt Athletics venues.
• Perform engineering duties for ESPN/SECN event broadcasts supported by Vanderbilt facilities.
• Support and maintain in-venue videoboard displays/signage and associated manufacture warranties and support.
• Responsible for maintenance and operation of analog and IP based audio systems.
• Work with Director of Engineering to research, design, and implement cutting edge technology products in Athletic venues.
• Ensure compliance of audio and video equipment in all venues with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other regulatory bodies requirements and protocols.
• Install audio and video equipment as needed across all Athletics venues.

Job Description

This position will report to the Director of Engineering and willoversee all maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical operations of broadcast and audio networking systems within the Vanderbilt Athletics venues.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical operations of broadcast facilities and audio/video systems within Vanderbilt Athletics venues.
• Perform engineering duties for ESPN/SECN event broadcasts supported by Vanderbilt facilities.
• Support and maintain in-venue videoboard displays/signage and associated manufacture warranties and support.
• Responsible for maintenance and operation of analog and IP based audio systems.
• Work with Director of Engineering to research, design, and implement cutting edge technology products in Athletic venues.
• Ensure compliance of audio and video equipment in all venues with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other regulatory bodies requirements and protocols.
• Install audio and video equipment as needed across all Athletics venues.
• Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities asneeded or assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Five years of experience in broadcast control rooms or equivalent is necessary. Experience should include installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of broadcast equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic components, transport, and termination is preferred.
• Capability to navigate and troubleshoot Dante audio systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Ross Video switching and graphics systems, Xpression, Tessera, Acuity, Carbonite, Ultrix, is preferred.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.