Video Engineer

Hollywood Park Management Company. • Inglewood, CA

5d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Video Engineer will be responsible for providing front-line broadcast engineering and technical support across SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and control rooms within the Hollywood Park Campus. The role involves supporting all broadcast systems and technology for live games, events and concerts, troubleshooting hardware and systems, complying with computer security policies, and managing projects that include system updates and maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the sports/broadcast entertainment field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equal Technical Degree in video engineering and/or 5 years of experience in video and broadcast engineering, preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others within a team environment.
• Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Be able to work effectively with other departments receiving and communicating instructions via telephone or in person.
• Be able to read and understand technical materials.
• Ability to rapidly diagnose video system and IT problems and provide alternative solutions if needed to maintain the quality of the event, especially during live events.
• Able to set priorities under pressure of deadlines.
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings.
• Able to adjust responsibilities as we develop new opportunities.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment, climb stairs, walk long distances when required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the following equipment (Bonus).
• Evertz Routing, Multiviewers, Dreamcatcher, IP Gateways, Sync Generators, Timecode Distribution, etc.
• Ross Acuity Switchers, Xpressions, Tessera, Dashboard, Incoder, etc.
• Sony 4K/ UHD Cameras, Controllers, Tripods, etc.
• ChyronHego Paint and Virtual First Down.
• Riedel Intercoms.

Responsibilities

• Have fundamental understanding of 4K/ UHD Broadcast technology, IP routing and SMPTE 2110 multicast architecture.
• Install, maintain, modify, operate and support complex broadcast systems and equipment Including Ross Video, Evertz, Adder, Cisco, Sony, and others.
• Demonstrates consistently high standard of Engineering practices, assists installation of new equipment and has a strong understanding of CAD drawings and elevations.
• Assist users with difficulties associated with non-linear editing equipment, video server systems, digital audio mixing equipment, video productions switchers, graphic platforms, camera/robotics systems, intercom systems, etc.
• Assist in planning equipment and facility maintenance, expansion, and improvements; coordinate facility maintenance with Director of Broadcast and Technical Facilities.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting on all broadcast device, including but not limited to: video equipment and /or audio switching equipment processing and monitoring equipment and streaming equipment.
• Daily multicast system monitoring of both primary and redundant infrastructure and network switches, equipment testing and optimization for continued operation of stadium technology.
• Maintains software updates on all audio and video equipment inside the control room.
• Train and engineer all Evertz video routing systems.
• Maintain, check-out and check-in camera equipment (Sony) and inspect upon return.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of IT equipment and systems; work closely with IT staff in supporting broadcast computing and networking systems.
• Work closely with IT staff in supporting broadcast computing and networking systems.
• Supervise, train and provide technical direction to assigned staff; oversee contract engineers and outside vendors in the installation. and maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems as and when needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

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