Associate Director of Broadcast Engineering

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a passionate video broadcast engineer to provide engineering & technical support for Oklahoma Athletics as the Associate Director of Broadcast Engineering. This position serves as the first level of attention for all SoonerVision operations including broadcast, big screen and studio show productions. Working closely with the Director of Engineering, the position will take the primary lead and responsibility for setting venues and control rooms with necessary video and audio compliments, testing, and providing live event support for all student, full-time and freelance crew. Any issues that are identified that the Associate Director of Broadcast Engineering cannot solve should be relayed to the Director of Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a passion for training and mentoring students, staff & others in the field of broadcast engineering, as development of personnel is vital to the sustainability of the department. This position will take the lead in providing training sessions in all areas including but not limited to cameras, audio, replay, switchers, graphics, fiber and cabling. In addition to supporting the needs of the Director of Engineering and Field Engineer, this position will also assist the Coordinating Producer in organizational operations including gear reconciliation, storage facility and archive management, studio sets, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Venue broadcast equipment & control room setups for SoonerVision productions
  • Studio shows
  • Live game broadcast productions
  • In-arena productions
• Video / Broadcast Equipment management
• Live event support for on-site technical help
• Facility / venue connectivity management

Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.