Event Production Systems Engineer

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking an experienced Broadcast Technician to manage campus events' video and streaming operations. The role requires hands-on setup, configuration, and maintenance of broadcast gear and quick problem solving to ensure high-quality production.

You will collaborate with external partners, support graphics and replay systems, maintain technical documentation, and supervise student workers on event days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with broadcast or video streaming.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical troubleshooting experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent production experience.
• Must pass preemployment background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Setup, configuration, and operation of all broadcast or streaming equipment for campus events.
• Troubleshooting and quick decision making to ensure events meet quality standards.
• Act as a liaison for outside entities and ensure their needs are met.
• Support Ross XPression graphics platform and Arena production integration.
• Support Ross Carbonite production switcher and control systems.
• Develop proficiency with Arena replay system and its integration with production systems.
• Repair and maintenance of equipment and inventory tracking.
• Provide recommendations on new equipment, processes, and standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including system diagrams and troubleshooting procedures.
• Trace signal paths and isolate technical failures across complex production systems.
• Contractor support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast experience

Video streaming

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Ross XPression

Arena

Blackmagic

ATEM

Panasonic

Sony

Clear Com

Teradek

Job description

Grand Canyon University!One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning.Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Setup, configuration, and operation of all broadcast or streaming equipment necessary for any event that takes place on campus.
• Troubleshooting and quick decision making on equipment used and configuration to ensure events will commence without sacrificing quality.
• Act as a liaison for outside entities and ensure their needs are met.
• Support the Ross XPression graphics platform and its integration with the Arena production environment.
• Support the Ross Carbonite production switcher and associated control systems.
• Develop proficiency with the Arena's replay system and its integration with switching, graphics, routing, playback, and other production systems.
• Repair and maintenance of equipment and systems to ensure full functionality. This includes regular maintenance and inventory tracking of equipment.
• Provide recommendations on new equipment, processes, and standards to improve the efforts of events throughout campus.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including system diagrams, signal paths, configurations, equipment information, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Trace signal paths and isolate technical failures across complex production systems.
• Contractor support
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite
• Broadcast terms, cables, connectors and signal types and conversions
• Black Magic, Panasonic, Ross, Xpression, Sony, Clear Com, ATEM, Teradek
• Computer to device interfaces and networking principles
• Test equipment and troubleshoot connection issues and resolutions
• Requires working nights, weekends, and holidays and in-person presence on game days

Supervisory Responsibilities

Management and Supervision of student workers that will assist in production efforts

Experience/ Education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with broadcast or video streaming
• Minimum of 2 years of technical troubleshooting experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent production experience
• Must pass preemployment background investigations.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 2-3 hours a day
• Standing: 2-3 hours a day
• Walking: 2-3 hours a day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Bending: Frequently
• Squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Occasionally
• Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

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