What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Video & Broadcast Engineering position at WASHINGTON NATIONALS?
Summary :
The Director, Video & Broadcast Engineering is responsible for the technical supervision of broadcast, production, post-production, entertainment and related technology systems at Nationals Park.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Oversee the installation, operation, training, maintenance, service and repair of broadcast, production, post-production and entertainment technology including (but not limited to) :
- LED Display Surfaces - Management, playback, and data systems
- Live / Broadcast Production - Wired / Wireless / POV / PTZ Camera systems, wired / wireless intercoms and IFB, playback, replay, CG, captions, KVM, multiviewers, production switcher, A / V monitoring
- Production Equipment - Cameras / lenses, lighting, teleprompter, audio, grip, electric equipment
- Signal Processing - A / V conversion, patch, distribution, routing and control, fiber transport, and network connectivity
- Broadcast Cabling - scoreboard control room, broadcast booths, broadcast cable i / o boxes, truck dock, turnaround, press conference
- MATV - cable TV amplification and distribution, control systems, fiber distribution, marketing / ad insertion, modulation and organization of channel lineup, network connectivity and management, televisions (physical displays)
- Press Conference - video wall system, audio distribution, lighting, remote camera control
- Sound Reinforcement - amplifiers, speakers, audio consoles, distribution amplifiers, DJ systems, DSP, patch panels
- 15 workstations utilized by Curly W Productions for local and remote video production projects including motion graphics and animation
- 600 TB primary online shared storage system (Dell / EMC Isilon NAS)
- 50 Slot LTO-8 tape library networked archive storage system
- 100 / 40 / 25 / 10 / 1 Gb network infrastructure to facilitate access to storage and statistical data by all post production and broadcast systems
- Direct the production & capital expense budget process
- Responsibility for working with external vendors and Nationals stakeholders including Business Strategy and Analytics, Corporate Partnerships, Information Technology, Ballpark Operations, Ballpark Enterprise, Communications and Philanthropies to design and deliver complex technical solutions from concept through implementation and operational commissioning, on time, within budget, and with accurate, comprehensive documentation and training.
- Close collaboration with IT and Ballpark Operations to accomplish organizational A / V and broadcasting initiatives
- Direct the purchases and maintenance of photography equipment with the Creative Services department
- Manage full time and freelance engineering staff as well as vendor relationships responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of the listed systems
- Technical support for MLB and visiting broadcasters, minor league affiliates, press conferences and other high-profile non-game events
- Manage television camera placements, seat kills, signage and television truck parking in coordination with Ticket Sales, Ballpark Operations and Communications
- Technical resource for other departments and business units as needed
- Subject Matter Expert in current technologies from the physical level (cables and connectors) to higher levels (e.g. video compression).
Requirements :
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
Working knowledge of :
Physical / Environmental Requirements
Compensation :
The projected annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $123,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's : qualifications, skills, expertise, education / training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Benefits :
The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes :
Equal Opportunity Employer :
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary : $100,000 - $123,000
