Audio/Visual Engineer

University of Illinois System Offices-posted 5 months ago

$77,000 - $80,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Urbana, IL

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The Audio/Visual (AV) Engineer will work as a member of Fighting Illini Productions (Live Video) unit within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, providing general IT support for game day and special events, ensuring seamless functionality of equipment. This position will also provide support for Fighting Illini Productions, B1G+ and In-Venue Experience productions, as well as maintaining and servicing all broadcast equipment, LED/scoreboard hardware and interface, and audio systems for event presentation at Illinois athletic venues.

Directs activities for management for Football game day broadcasting systems, ensuring functionality of broadcast systems and LED scoreboard
Directs activities for management for Basketball game day broadcasting systems, ensuring functionality of broadcast systems and LED scoreboard
Directs activities for management for Olympic Sports game day broadcasting systems, ensuring functionality of broadcast systems and LED scoreboard
Premium Event support engineer
LED/Scoreboard display maintenance and repair
Audio systems maintenance and repair
Primary consultant, technician and troubleshooter for DIA audio video technology including but not limited to scoreboards, sport-specific performance and analytical systems, digital signage, televisions, sound systems, projectors, cameras, and related accessories
Coordinate and facilitate appropriate training and education of audio and video technology for end users and content managers
Responsible for monitoring constant changes and staying abreast of the newest technologies invests in new systems, techniques, and equipment
Minimize loss of service due to equipment failures with LED/Scoreboard and audio systems
Serve as Big Ten Plus broadcast technical support
Serve as technical and administrative resource
Ensures compliance with broadcast, Big Ten Conference and university regulations and guidelines
Provide general IT support during athletics and special events, including wired and wireless Internet access, in-game live statistics feeds, external media networking support, instant replay hardware, security camera systems, stats scoreboard interface, and select technical systems
Coordinate game day/event IT support covering audio/visual systems, internet access, concessionaire networking, and support for internal and external groups
Participate in game day management meetings and act as the point of contact for instant replay infrastructure
Schedule, train, and direct hourly workers
Create processes and documentation to provide continuity and standardization of support
Rotate on-call availability with other team members for events as required
Assist in designing, developing, and implementing AV systems for future venues with integration into broadcast centers
Oversee and maintain equipment inventory, including computer equipment, software, and hardware throughout video production facilities
Deploy software updates and security patches to audio/visual systems
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on AV equipment, LED/scoreboard displays, and audio systems located in athletics offices, venues, and broadcast control rooms
Manage workstation policy deployment and hardware inventory for AV systems
Assist in the strategic planning of AV systems integration, installation, purchasing and allocation
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly work schedules
Monitor attendance, punctuality, and time-off requests, adjusting schedules accordingly to ensure seamless business operations
Coordinate, schedule and train game day/event IT support covering audio/visual systems, internet access, concessionaire networking, and support for internal and external groups
Coordinate and lead the recruitment, onboarding, and training process for all new hourly employees
Deliver job-specific training that includes customer service expectations, equipment usage, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures; provide ongoing coaching and refresher training as needed
Supervise daily activities of hourly employees, providing clear instructions and expectations to promote accountability and maintain performance standards
Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and address concerns in a timely and professional manner
Serve as the main point of contact for hourly staff, facilitating open communication and supporting employee engagement and morale

High school diploma or equivalent
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below: course work in broadcast engineering or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Work experience as a broadcasting engineer or closely related experience
Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience as a broadcasting engineer

Experience with installation, maintenance, or operation of technical broadcast control rooms or trucks, video board maintenance or operation
Two years of experience with Daktronics display installation, maintenance and training
Experience with video switchers, graphics platforms, LED displays, broadcast cameras, fiber, coax, and audio cable termination

Salary range is $77,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

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