Broadcast Video Engineer

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title	Broadcast Video Engineer
Position Type	Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration	Non-Faculty
Pay Band	6
Level	3
Department	Networking and Engineering
Job Purpose	Broadcast Video Engineer is responsible for recording and streaming large-scale College events. Provides technical engineering in the planning, design, implementation, and production for a wide variety of campus events. Serves as technician-in-charge for studio and event streaming activities. Assists with the coordination and management of the operations of the College’s audio/video IT (Information Technology) production facilities. Assists A/V Event support with the setup and operation of A/V equipment. Reviews specifications on new equipment, recommending new equipment purchases.
Minimum Requirements	Associate degree in related area or high school diploma and experience with broadcast television/radio, video/film production, sound engineering, and repair and maintenance of electronic broadcasting equipment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of radio/television standards and Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing radio/television transmission and their equipment. Knowledge of the functions and operations of live production equipment. Ability to read and calibrate test equipment, read schematics, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques. Knowledge of streaming platforms, analog/digital technologies, and fiber optics/twisted pair networks. Identifies and corrects malfunctions of complex electronic audio/video equipment. Understanding of video and audio editing procedures and software, with the ability to distinguish colors. Knowledge of electronic circuitry and equipment modification, fabrication and design.
Additional Comments Regarding Position	Employee must be willing to occasionally work flexible hours. Must be able to occasionally climb and crawl into locations including roofs, attics, and basements. Must be able to lift and carry equipment at least 50lbs. Must be able to drive around campus and to remote sites. Must push/pull roll carts loaded with equipment to various areas of campus. Assists other IT teams when needed. Some overnight travel may occur. Keep detailed records of equipment and tasks before, during, and after productions/events. Establish and maintain working relationships with campus members frequently collaborated with for events and productions.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu*.
Salary	*$50,196 - $64,885
Posting Date	08/03/2023
Closing Date	08/18/2023
Benefits	Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled	No
Posting Number	2023144
EEO Statement	The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14319

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity	Provides video and audio recording and streaming for academic events. Provides closed captioning in the stream when needed. Provides video and audio support for guest lectures, presentations, student events, and various other academic and administrative events.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	25

Activity	Serves as primary point of contact for campus A/V event production, coordinating meetings and on-site walk throughs to determine support requirements and evaluate the department’s ability to assist.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	20

Activity	Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and other outside resources and know the products and services they offer. Work with multiple IT teams supporting projects. Maintains a knowledge of new A/V innovations and technologies via independent research and established relationships with vendors.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	10

Activity	Provides instruction and training on the setup and operation of A/V equipment for students, faculty, and staff.
Essential or Marginal	Marginal
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Designs, builds, and troubleshoots video and audio systems. Maintains all A/V Event and streaming equipment. Provides cleaning, patching and inventory updates.
Essential or Marginal	Marginal
Percent of Time	15

Activity	Carries out streaming and non-streaming video and audio engineering for non-event productions.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	10

Activity	Provide pre-production, production, and post-production services. Publish content via campus network, internet, or physical media.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Writes and reviews specifications for equipment purchases and RFPs for new and renovated facilities (presentation facilities, auditoriums, theaters). Serves as A/V expert and mentor on campus. Handles escalated A/V issues and questions.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	Supervises temporary and freelance technicians during live events (Commencement, Inauguration, guest speakers, are examples).
Essential or Marginal	Marginal
Percent of Time	5