Broadcast Engineer

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer 

Department: Engineering Operations

Business Unit: KSE

Location: KNOC Centennial, CO

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time/ Hourly

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercom, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. 

Nature of Work: Data smart engineer: Networking, IT systems integration skills, Windows, Mac and Linux experience

Examples of work performed:

• First line of broadcast and production engineering support for master control, live productions, studio control, edit suites, VOD, streaming, etc.
• Maintains, repairs, replaces, configures, and upgrades hardware and software related to broadcast and production systems.
• Execute signal/source routing and patching throughout the broadcast facility.
• Assist in preventative and routine maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Fire, Security, Elevator
• Contributes to project designs and build-outs
• Prepare and update as-built, signal flow and facility documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• General office equipment to include phone, fax, computer/keyboard, copier, etc.
• Meters, soldering equipment, lifts, ladders, power and hand tools, test and measurement equipment, etc.
• Stand and lifting up to 4 hours, and 50 lbs.
• Ability to work shifts overnight, swing, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24x7x365 broadcast environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum
  1. HS Diploma
  2. 2-4 years Television broadcast experience, specialized electronics training certification or degree in electronics or broadcasting
• Preferred
  1. College Degree BA/BS preferred
  2. Technology Certification
  3. 2-4 years studio or live TV production experience

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of IT systems and principles: Primarily network security, storage management and policy, database management, and user account administration
• Solid working knowledge of automation systems related to network broadcast operations.
• Working knowledge of satellite uplink/downlink, transmission and conditional access systems including communicating with affiliates to troubleshoot and correct IRD devices.
• Knowledge of live production hardware and software including, but not limited to, large format routers, switchers, audio consoles, EVS, EFP/studio cameras and lighting systems.
• Communicate constructively, both verbally and written to ensure tasking is successfully completed.

Compensation

• Base $25 - $32/hour

Benefits Include (only for FT employees)

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs) 
• 401K/Employer Match

All applicants for employment at KSE may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.