Broadcast Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support on utilizing the arena’s complex electronic, computer based, optical and mechanical broadcasting systems.
• Ensures regular maintenance and repairs to all broadcast and video production equipment in emergency and preventative situations.
• Collaborates with technicians on various broadcasting equipment such as recording, video and editing equipment; check equipment for operational readiness; provide operational assistance/instruction to others as needed.
• Ensures the integrity of various technical records and engineering logs pertaining to broadcast equipment performance and discrepancies, according to regulations.
• Engages in all aspects of video post production, including audio mixing, technical direction, C.G. operation, computer editing, videotape operation and editing.
• Coordinates the set-up of, maintains, and assists remote production and satellite trucks for internal departments and external vendors/networks.
• Provide general testing and integrating of new equipment prior to installation in Barclays Center.
• Pioneers the set up and transmission of outside broadcast and point-to-point microwave links visiting Barclays Center.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year)
• Area of Study: Engineering, Technology or Broadcast Communications
• A minimum 3-5+ years of related work experience
• Experience working in live broadcast environments, functioning as a television system problem-solver and troubleshooter.
• Should hold a B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science or have demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong experience related to broadcast and technology systems design and integration.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to operations, maintenance, and production personnel.
• Experience administrating complex network architectures and storage systems.
• Experience in budget forecasting, personnel scheduling, and project planning.
• Knowledge of broadcast rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance, usage and design of technical broadcast equipment.