Assistant Director, Engineering Operations

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide professional level engineering support in the technical operation and management of Texas Athletics broadcast and in-venue videoboard production facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Communications, Broadcasting or related field.
One year of experience in engineering operations.
Relevant work-related experience including digital/linear level live remote or studio broadcast productions as engineer.
Knowledge of ESPN requirements and workflows.
Experience as engineer for ESPN, ACC, SEC Linear productions or comparable organizations.
Experience with fiber and coax cable terminations.
Experience with video switchers, graphics platforms, LED displays and components, video instant replay systems and broadcast cameras.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in engineering operations.
Experience with data networks and IP-based broadcast production systems SMPTE 2110 environments.
Student management experience.
Experience with broadcast camera operations including operational control panels, color, and shading.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in providing technical oversight for live and in-venue events produced by Texas Athletics in collaboration with full-time and student assistant staff.
Serves as an Engineer-In-Charge for Broadcasts and In-Venue video board productions and ensures the control rooms, displays, stream, and all related equipment are functioning correctly.
Assists in supervising and educating the engineering student workforce on the proper setup and operating procedures of broadcast equipment.
Sets up production equipment at remote facilities and ensures proper signal flow back to central facility.
Troubleshoots at the component and system level and provides operational assistance in broadcast, IT, and communications systems.
Serves as a liaison between Texas Studios and external television network broadcasts.
Assists in-venue production staff by providing operational support of digital signage and associated electronic components.
Provides support for live event technical setup and management of operations systems.
Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics.
Always act ethically.
Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at at http://titleix.utexas.edu