Broadcast Systems Engineer

Canucks Sports & Entertainment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Canucks Sports & Entertainment in Vancouver is seeking a Broadcast Systems Engineer to maintain Rogers Arena’s broadcast, live production, and AV infrastructure. You will provide primary technical support for Production Control Room systems, scoreboard graphics, timing systems, and related hardware.

The role requires seven+ years of experience with arena production signal flow, proficiency with AV routers and multiviewers, and strong Windows/Mac networking skills.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience with Broadcast systems and arena production.
• Expert knowledge of arena production signal flow and broadcast infrastructure.
• Proficiency with AV router and multiviewer configuration, electronics handling, troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical support for Production Control Room systems and scoreboard timing.
• Create and manage production signal flow patches for audio, video, cameras and intercom.
• Collaborate with live production staff, game entertainment, events and vendors.
• Troubleshoot issues between league operations, broadcast trucks and in-house systems.
• Document maintenance reports and equipment issues; suggest efficiency improvements.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Arena production

AV router configuration

Multiviewer configuration

Electronics handling

Troubleshooting

Windows

MacOS

Networking basics

Cable and patch bays

Tools

Video/audio patch bays

Cabling and distribution hardware

Telco/riser rooms

Job description

Description

Department: Production Technology

Reports To: Manager, Broadcast Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Broadcast Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining entertainment properties of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), including Rogers Arena’s broadcast, live production, and AV infrastructure. This position involves technical and operational support for a variety of sports venue technology, including cameras, replay and graphics servers, audio/video switching and distribution, LED scoreboard, graphics and timing systems, content editing, asset management systems, and our Central Patchbay and JBT infrastructure.

This role will focus on:

• Providing primary technical support for all Production Control Room systems, Scoreboard graphics and timing systems, and general facility A/V technology
• Creating physical and router patches for all types of production signal flow including audio, video, cameras, telephone, internet, intercom, and fiber, catering to inhouse live production, home and away broadcast, in-house events, radio, live transmissions, and concerts
• Collaborating with and supporting our stakeholders including live production staff, Content and Game Entertainment departments, restaurants, suites, and event management
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues arising between the NHL or NLL league operations, broadcast trucks, and the in-house production systems
• Creating and updating maintenance reports, and detailing hardware malfunctions, damages, and personnel errors
• Innovating with design recommendations and efficiency improvements for all production technology, including equipment replacement and operational workflows

WE HAVE:

• A team you can belong to and believe in
• A fun, high energy environment
• An open mind for new ideas
• The opportunity to embark on a career development journey

YOU HAVE:

• At least seven years of relevant experience working with Broadcast systems
• Expert knowledge of arena production signal flow
• Proficiency with AV router and multiviewer configuration, electronics handling, troubleshooting, and repair of professional analog and digital Broadcast audio and video equipment
• Strong computer, server, and networking skills, including both Windows and MacOS
• Working knowledge of all types of audio and video procedures pertaining to event operations
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast physical cabling and distribution hardware including video and audio patch bays, cable trays and cabling bulkheads, telco/riser rooms, and equipment rooms
• Experience working on catwalks and near rigging systems
• Capable of handling physical aspects of equipment maintenance, including some lifting and working up ladders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish cooperative working relationships with internal and external vendors, contractors, technicians, and clients
• Self-starting personality with a keen attention to detail and task completion
• A strong understanding of and commitment to uphold our company values of discipline, respect, excellent, attitude, and mindset (DREAM)
• Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by the event schedule
• Onsite role at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.