Broadcast Engineer (OPS)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in Tallahassee is looking for a Broadcast Engineer (OPS). This temporary role involves live event engineering, signal distribution, and equipment management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position requires technical expertise and teamwork for successful live broadcasts. Work hours may include nights and weekends, aligning with athletics events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years in a relevant field.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and analyze problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for live event engineering and signal distribution.
• Assist with troubleshooting and equipment maintenance during events.
• Manage server rooms and production control rooms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ross Acuity

Yamaha Mixers

Panasonic cameras

Job description

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer (OPS)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 61518

Department: FSU’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

Responsibilities

The Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for live event engineering, including initiating and assisting with signal distribution, equipment repairs, equipment installations, equipment storage, and equipment maintenance supporting live sports broadcasting and in-venue entertainment. The Broadcast Engineer will report to the IT Manager and will work primarily with Seminole Productions. Seminole Productions is responsible for live sports broadcasting and live productions supporting sports venue entertainment (SVE) and special event productions at Florida State University.

This position handles the hardware and software for FSU Athletics, Seminole Boosters, and Seminole Productions.

Responsible for engineering support of live sports broadcasts and in-venue productions. Assist with the management and signal distribution of server rooms, production control rooms, storage spaces, and venues.

Responsible for configuration of broadcast equipment, including, but not limited to, equipment setup and strike, routing and patching of sources and destinations, routing and patching of Dante and physical audio sources, patching of fiber and optical camera connections, multiview configuration, communication panel configuration, etc.

Responsible for troubleshooting above systems, including network and fiber connectivity.

Responsible for assisting with equipment maintenance, repair, and installation, as well as future purchase forecasting.

Responsible for assisting live production operators with troubleshooting of their equipment and/or positions during events.

Responsible for assisting with Athletics Information Technology tasks.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years in a relevant field.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to individuals of varying skill sets, at times in high pressure situations. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.

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 25-75 lbs.
• Exposure to excessive noise, exposure to marked changes in temperature/or humidity
• Work in confined quarters

This position requires a valid FL drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with and/or knowledge of one or more of the following Ross Acuity, Ross Xpression/Dashboard, Evertz Magnum, Yamaha Mixers, Dreamcatchers, RTS, Panasonic cameras. Previous experience working within an athletics department.

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

An ideal candidate is one who can think critically in times of high stress, and has enough foresight to avoid last minute situations. The candidate should be able to work well in a team, but have the drive to work solo in many instances. Finally, this candidate should exhibit a desire to learn and improve their own knowledge of the workplace and workflows, and also work towards improving the environment and lives of students, staff, and fans across all athletics venues.

What is a typical day in this position?

On an event day, the candidate will arrive prior to the 'call time' or arrival time of various crew members, in order to set the room and engineering equipment for the show. The candidate will then assist with troubleshooting and engineering related tasks, as needed, until the show is on-air. The candidate may be required to stay for the length of the event depending on the event’s importance.

On a non-event day, this position is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and clean up of engineering related items, as well as preparing for the next broadcast event.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Position will require working nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the Florida State University Athletics schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.