Job Description: Video Production EngineerRequisition Number: 20122542Type of Employment: Full-Time RegularNumber of Months:Months Employed:Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40 hours/weekDaily Hours: Core business hours are 8am-5pm; Schedule will vary; Evening and weekend work is frequent, depending on the use of the television studios, athletic contests, and university eventsSummary PositionVideo Production EngineerRequisition Number: 20122542Type of Employment: Full-Time RegularNumber of Hours per Day/Week: 40 hours/weekPosting Date: 04/24/2023Open Until Filled: YesTo apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4129625Education RequirementsRequired: Associate degree. Preferred fields of study: broadcast engineering, video production, broadcast/communications technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related fieldPreferred: Bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields of study: broadcast engineering, video production, broadcast/communications technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related fieldOther specialized training or relevant experience can be used in lieu of educational requirement.Degree/Major:Length of Experience: Required:• 1 year of experience in a live broadcast environment or as a video engineer in a television station, production truck, or higher education facility.Preferred:• 3 + years of experience in a live broadcast environment or as a video engineer in a television station, production truck, or higher education facility.• Experience in supervising, mentoring, or guiding students/employees.Supervisory Experience: NoSupervisory Experience DetailThis position supervises student employees (Student Broadcast Engineers). In addition, they give guidance, work direction, and training to other students (student media and class productions) and student employees.Special Skills or ExperienceRequired:• Knowledge of control room production technologies and processes.• Understanding of computer networking and troubleshooting; familiarity with IP workflows.• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with faculty, students, staff, and external constituents of the university.• Expert troubleshooting skills and testing methodologies.• Ability to maintain professional composure during time sensitive troubleshooting.• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Teams, and Outlook.Preferred:• Experience with Ross products (Carbonite, XPression, MIRA, Dashboard, Inception).• Experience with Yamaha Digital Consoles and Dante Audio.• Experience working in a university environment.• Experience in managing and teaching students.• Knowledge in how to fabricate and repair common cables and connectors (BNC, XLR, RJ45).• Experience in troubleshooting single-mode fiber for video signal.Special Instructions to ApplicantsSubmit your cover letter and resume.Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 1.Posting Date: 04/24/2023Closing Date:Open Until Filled: YesGeneral Purpose of PositionThe Video Production Engineer assists with video engineering operations and efforts. This position acts as the engineer-in-charge to support technical operations for video production and broadcasts, conducts routine maintenance for facilities, and supervises a team of Student Broadcast Engineers (student staff). This position works in close partnership with campus departments, including the School of Communications, Athletics, Event Technology Services, and Cultural and Special Programs. They provide training to student production crews and support class productions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Lead technical operations for video productions and broadcasts, including configuration, technical troubleshooting, and day-of production for live video, IMAG, streaming, and capture (45% of time)• Act as the engineer-in-charge and coordinate with event service providers and clients for a variety of broadcasts. Broadcasts include student-led studio shows, live sporting events to streaming partners and video boards, and large university events such as speakers and graduations.• Direct support includes software configuration, production day planning and troubleshooting, and supervising set-up, proper equipment usage, and breakdown.• Occasionally serve as the executive producer for high-profile, large university events.• Average breakdown of types of events:• School of Communications Studios (65%)• Elon Sports Vision broadcasts (30%)• Elon University Events (5%)2. Provide routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and support of Elon University’s video production facilities and equipment. Locations include all control rooms, TV studios, and athletic venues. (25% of time)• Upkeep fiber optic infrastructure.• Perform regular updates of operating systems.• Create and repair audio and video cables and connectors.• Perform regular troubleshooting and support.• Be available and on-call to aid with any technical problems.3. Lead and manage a team of Student Broadcast Engineers (student staff) who support TLT operations. (20% of time)• Lead all efforts related to student staffing and development, including recruitment strategies, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, HR and payroll functions, and mentoring of the student broadcast engineers.• Develop and provide training/workshops for student broadcast engineers to build their skills and support TLT operations.• Design internal workflow and communication processes to involve students in ongoing projects within the team and create opportunities for professional development.4. Provide training and support to the School of Communications’ production crews, Elon Sports Vision students, faculty, and class productions. (10% of time)• Training efforts are focused on ensuring the safe and effective use of broadcast equipment/facilities.• Assist the Chief Engineer in leading training efforts on Ross equipment and live audio mixing (XPression, Carbonite, Inception, MOS workflows, Wheatstone, Yamaha Digital Consoles, Dante).• Provide training and supervision for proper set-up and breakdown of fiber optic cameras and talent set-ups for Elon Sports Vision broadcasts.5. Other duties as required or needed.Education and ExperienceRequired: Associate degree. Preferred fields of study: broadcast engineering, video production, broadcast/communications technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related fieldPreferred: Bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields of study: broadcast engineering, video production, broadcast/communications technology, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related fieldOther specialized training or relevant experience can be used in lieu of educational requirement.Does this position require driving for the university? YesAdditional InformationTo apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4154961Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/jeid-cb0b9b720eef9446a11964dfc892bc60
