The Chief Engineer / Broadcast & Video Operations will work as a member of the Broadcasting & Production Unit within the Maryland Athletic Department and report to the Assistant AD of Broadcast. This position will provide support for TerpVision, B1G+ and In-Venue Experience productions, as well as maintaining and servicing all broadcast equipment and infrastructure at Maryland Athletics Venues. Will work with the Assistant AD of Broadcast and Video Operations to oversee day-to-day operations with, but not limited to, Control Rooms, Video Board and audio system maintenance, service contracts, and set up and strike of shows.
The Chief Engineer / Broadcast & Video Operations serves as the Engineer in charge (EIC) for multiple broadcast control rooms and athletic venue fiber and cable infrastructure used for TerpVision and B1G+ productions. Provide input and support of live events for TerpVision, B1G+ productions, and TV Vendors onsite. Maintain equipment inventory, including computer equipment, software and hardware throughout video production facilities. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on audio/visual equipment located in athletics offices, athletic venues and broadcast control rooms. Assist with outside remote broadcast partners for Athletics venues. Assist with set-up, operation and strike of remote and studio broadcast productions. Additional responsibilities include assisting in designing, developing and implementing future venues’ AV systems with integration into the Broadcast Centers.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in broadcast engineering and/or remote production engineering experience.
Experience:
Experience with installation, maintenance, and operation of technical broadcast control rooms/trucks, video board maintenance and operation, and stadium audio speakers/systems.
Experience with video switchers, graphics platforms, LED displays and components, video instant replay systems, broadcast cameras, fiber, coax, and audio cable termination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Exhibit strong work ethic, ability to work in a team setting, and a desire to work in collegiate athletics.
Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules.
Preferences:
Experience with EVS Replay, Ross Acuity and Xpression, Daktronics Show control, Sony Cameras, ClickEffects Prime, Yamaha CL/QL series, Dante Audio routing, Clear Comm communications, Evertz EQX Routing, Scorpion, Multiviewer systems, SMPTE Fiber and Single Mode Fiber, AJA KiPro Ultra and Framesyncs, fiber multiplexing systems, and other broadcast equipment.
Working knowledge of HDR (high dynamic range) broadcast working standards and equipment, technical facilities, broadcast A/V and IT production equipment and systems, including experience and exposure to file-based video recorders, production switchers, routing systems, intercoms, RF, cameras, audio mixers, transmission and encoding equipment as well as computer networks and subsystems including Danté, MADI, and AES67 industry trends.
Knowledge of DVSport Official Review replay system.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for position number 128536. For best consideration, applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references.
Best Consideration Date: 08/15/2024.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.