Athletics Broadcast Engineer

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University is seeking an Athletics Broadcasting Engineer. The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for all university athletics broadcast and livestreaming events. This includes over 150 broadcasts and/or livestreams per year. The Broadcast Engineer will monitor, maintain and perform preventative and repair maintenance on the equipment used. The Engineer will also make recommendations for new equipment and strategies to allow for a better and more efficient Broadcast experience. Join our team and be a part of helping our student-athletes reach their full potential. What you will do: Setup, configuration, and operation of all Broadcast or Streaming equipment necessary for any Athletics Broadcast that takes place on campus Troubleshooting and quick decision making on equipment used and configuration to ensure broadcast will commence without sacrificing quality Act as a liaison for outside athletics broadcast entities and ensure their needs are met to complete broadcast efforts Repair and Maintenance of equipment and systems to ensure full functionality. This includes regular maintenance and inventory tracking of equipment Provide recommendations on new equipment, processes, and standards to improve the live broadcast efforts. Work closely with producers, directors, camera operators, and IT staff to deliver transmission of reliable broadcasts. Create and submit tech books to broadcast partner for each live event when applicable Working knowledge and understanding of workflow for sports-related broadcasts Requires working nights, weekends, and holidays and in-person presence on game days Other duties as assigned. What you need: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent broadcast experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience with live broadcast or video streaming. Minimum of 5 years of technical troubleshooting experience. Must be able to pass preemployment background investigations. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent broadcast experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with live broadcast or video streaming.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical troubleshooting experience.
• Must be able to pass preemployment background investigations.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Responsibilities

• Setup, configuration, and operation of all Broadcast or Streaming equipment necessary for any Athletics Broadcast that takes place on campus
• Troubleshooting and quick decision making on equipment used and configuration to ensure broadcast will commence without sacrificing quality
• Act as a liaison for outside athletics broadcast entities and ensure their needs are met to complete broadcast efforts
• Repair and Maintenance of equipment and systems to ensure full functionality. This includes regular maintenance and inventory tracking of equipment
• Provide recommendations on new equipment, processes, and standards to improve the live broadcast efforts.
• Work closely with producers, directors, camera operators, and IT staff to deliver transmission of reliable broadcasts.
• Create and submit tech books to broadcast partner for each live event when applicable
• Working knowledge and understanding of workflow for sports-related broadcasts
• Requires working nights, weekends, and holidays and in-person presence on game days
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level