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Director Broadcast Engineering

PGA TOUR, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


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PGA TOUR Global Home - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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Full time

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Posted 4 Days Ago

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R009762

The Best Players Need the Best People.For more than 50 years, the PGA TOUR has been a showcase for the world's finest players, organizing premier golf tournaments that have collectively raised an impressive $3.64 billion for charitable causes.

Now, we're on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals eager to contribute to the next exciting chapter in our rich history. Just three years after unveiling our 187,000 square foot Global Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, we're expanding with the addition of a second building to accommodate our growing business and the surging popularity of our sport.

Introducing PGA TOUR STUDIOS, a cutting-edge media facility spanning three floors and 165,000 square feet. Opening its doors in January 2025, the facility will house eight spacious production control rooms, eight audio control rooms, and versatile studios. With a five-fold expansion in production capabilities, we're gearing up to strengthen our broadcast engineering team. This team will play a crucial role in supporting PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, PGA TOUR international feed, PGA TOUR Champions and Korn Ferry telecasts, original programming, digital content, creative design and more.

This is an unprecedented opportunity to propel your career to new heights with the PGA TOUR.

QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree, Technical School, or related experienceTen years of related experience requiredExtensive technical experience in live broadcast engineering, within medium to large multicamera production environmentsComprehensive knowledge and experience with the SMPTE 2110 standards and workflowsSubject matter expertise in multiple areas, including video switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, replay devices, graphics systems, KVM, video cameras, LED walls, and encoding/decoding systemsFocus on ongoing refinement of procedures, SOP, SOW, training, and fostering collaboration and innovationProject management experience, with a thorough understanding of how to balance deadlines and budget constraints with deliverables and business goalsCustomer service centric approach with a positive attitude, collaborative approach and understanding of the importance of people in technology solutionsExperience in team management, developing and motivating those in your team by providing clear direction, coaching, and opportunities for learningAvailable for on-call rotation outside of the production schedule and understand that flexibility in shift work might be required, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and nightsAbility to adjust quickly, be agile, and work in a fast-paced, changing environmentRESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIESAs a member of the engineering leadership team, you will be one of four directors responsible for the success of the engineering team at PGA TOUR STUDIOSLead a team of engineers with varying experience levels, ensuring their professional growth, guiding their work methodologies, and facilitating their career developmentResponsible for one or more technical areas in the STUDIOS, provide subject matter expertise for them, and manage their budgetsEnsure the delivery of exceptional day-to-day engineering support for all live and recorded productions at the STUDIOS facility, across PCR, ACR, Ingest, TOC, NOC, video editing, audio finishing, advanced graphics, creative services, and studio operationsCollaborate with various internal and external stakeholders on strategic engineering direction; building, refining and streamlining SOP, SOW, and R&D procedures to ensure successful and innovative execution of all live and recorded productions at the STUDIOSOversee the build, implementation, and support of the cutting-edge STUDIOS broadcast infrastructure, which is predominantly driven by SMPTE 2110 and IT technologyBe involved in permanent and freelance personnel hiring, training, and scheduling to ensure excellent engineering support is provided for all technical areas of the STUDIOSPrimarily support the facility in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; there may be occasions requiring travel to support remote productions and golf eventsProvides development opportunities for staff to ensure high quality facility reliability levels are achievedContribute to departmental operations, including staffing, budget management/ cost containment, and internal communicationSpecial Projects or other duties as assigned

About Us

When most people think of the PGA TOUR, they envision famous golfers, exciting tournaments, and the TOUR’s generous support of more than 3,000 charities. We are all of these things, but there’s much more to the PGA TOUR than meets the eye.

Behind the TOUR’s international reputation for sports excellence and philanthropic leadership is a dedicated team of business, sports management and entertainment professionals working together to support our players and advance our mission.

Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., we’re a dynamic group of individuals with diverse talents who share a deep respect for the sport of golf and the positive impact it has in communities across the United States and internationally.

If your goals include being part of an exciting team that emphasizes professional development and the personal satisfaction of contributing to important causes, we encourage you to explore the many advantages and benefits of a career with the TOUR.Our benefits may include:Medical, Dental and VisionLife and Disability insurancePaid time off and paid holidays401(k) plus employer match and contributionHealth Savings Account/Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramMembership to TPC SawgrassEOEThe TOUR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, color, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform services member status, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression or any other classification or differences protected by applicable law.

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