Broadcast Engineer

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC. • Milwaukee, WI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support the broadcast facilities, hardware,
software, and infrastructure of Fiserv Forum and Deer District. The Broadcast Engineer will also support in-house video control room, audio infrastructure, and oversee maintenance of Fiserv Forum A/V equipment. The Broadcast Engineer interacts with and supports in-house TV production
team, external truck broadcast crews and teams, NBA
broadcast partners, Marquette University,
and various entertainment acts.
The Broadcast Engineer is a
full-time employee of the Broadcast and Live Events team and reports to the Senior Director, Production & Live Events.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience in related area.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in broadcast/production as a technician, video equipment technician, or engineer position.
• Knowledge of digital logic, circuits, signals and currents.
• Ability to solder, work with various power and hand tools.
• Must be able to deal with complex, detailed workload.
• Must have strong service orientation.
• Must have strong communication skills that allow for working with individuals of varying levels of familiarity with these systems.
• There is some lifting of equipment (up to 50 lbs.) required of this position. Work on ladders, under raised floors and in the presence of electronics will be required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed given the nature of the sports and entertainment business.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works with operations on productions - setting up, breaking down and fixing cameras, cables, and switchers. Establishing and maintaining transmission links.
• Coordinates repair of equipment with outside vendors.
• Documents and maintains equipment maintenance history database and generates status reports for both users and supervisors.
• Fabricates cables and small part modifications.
• Maintains equipment center and repair workshop, spare parts inventory, tools, and storage areas.
• Assess and recommend appropriate solutions including vendor repair, in-house repair or equipment replacement.
• Routinely review broadcast equipment, software, workstations, and develop and carry out regular maintenance schedule that will reduce damage and loss due to everyday wear and tear.
• Works closely with management and peers to develop proficiency resolving engineering and equipment issues.
• Quickly isolate and solve engineering and equipment issues in a fast-paced work environment.
• Solve and repair electronics at the component level. Read, interpret and update station drawings, flow charts and cable run lists.
• Develop workaround to keep systems running and multi-channel network on air.
• Take direction well and be able to work with vendor support to resolve issues.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• 401K with company match
• Pet Insurance
• 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees