AV Broadcast Technician

FORD CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION

The AV BROADCAST TECHNICIAN provides AV technical services for The Star in Frisco.  Such services include technical support of Control Room(s), audio-video equipment, IT interface and signal routing/patching. The AV BROADCAST TECHNICIAN reports to the SR BROADCAST AV COORDINATOR of The Star.

Job Duties: include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Assists EIC with internal and third-party events in-venue show presentation.
• Assist production truck broadcast engineers and third-party clients with interfacing to house AV systems.
• Ensures that all broadcast and third-party interfaces to house are routed correctly.
• Works with clients to collect and integrate still and motion graphics for show integration.
• Manages archiving and organization of electronic graphics, production elements and related assets.
• Monitors USI (Momentus) for scheduling and event AV requests.
• Keeps up with industry trends in order to make updates as soon as reasonably possible.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure broadcast systems are scalable, reliable and maintainable.
• Work collaboratively with company/stadium staff, contractors and service providers to ensure efficiency throughout the planning and operation of events.
• Serve as AV liaison to event clients as needed.
• Train back-up personnel to ensure that vital positions are always covered.
• Interfaces well with intern and contract labor.
• Monitors use of materials and expendables.
• Perform other functions and activities as directed by the SR BROADCAST AV COORDINATOR of The Star.

Qualifications:

• Requires 2-3 years of operational video experience in AV production, Trade School or High School degree/GED required (College Degree preferred, comparable work experience will be considered).
• Strong abilities to organize, plan, and prioritize AV production workflows.
• Knowledge of live broadcast programming concepts, principles, methodologies and techniques.
• Understanding of and ability to operate video/audio/graphics/lighting equipment for live productions.
• Professional communication skills; comfortable being the point of contact for any AV situation, to effectively communicate with other departments.
• Knowledge of Evertz Magnum router, DANTE, Chyron Hego, Grass Valley switchers, EVS, and Nexio equipment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software(s), specifically, Photoshop, Media Encoder, and Premiere.
• Deep understanding of video and graphic formats with the ability to encode and ingest files into specific server systems.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
• Position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands or arms, twist, turn and climb stairs.
• Position requires the ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Availability to work standard and flexible hours for events, including nights and weekends.