Chief Engineer, Broadcast & Network Systems Job at Auburn in Auburn

Are you ready to make an impact at one of the nation's top universities? Do you excel at leading high-performing teams and driving innovation in live sports production?

Auburn Athletics is seeking an innovative and results-driven Chief Engineer of Broadcast and Network Systems. This is more than a technical role; it's your opportunity to combine expertise in IT, broadcast networks, and leadership to help shape the future of Auburn's premier broadcast operations. You'll manage and optimize cutting-edge systems while guiding a talented team dedicated to delivering excellence in live sports production.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University? At Auburn, you'll thrive in a workplace recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Employers in Alabama." Our commitment to employee growth and well-being is reflected in:

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a robust retirement plan that vests after 10 years, generous leave policies, and parental leave opportunities.
• Education Perks: Take advantage of 15 tuition-free credit hours annually and a 50% tuition waiver for your dependents.
• Community Excellence: Experience the charm of the Auburn/Opelika area, renowned for its top-rated schools, award-winning dining, and close-knit community atmosphere. Auburn isn't just a workplace; it's a place to call home.

About WEP: War Eagle Productions has set the gold standard in university sports production through both in-venue productions and network broadcasts. War Eagle Productions has won the IDEA Conference's premier Golden Matrix Award for Best Overall University Production for eight consecutive years and has captured multiple SVG and Emmy awards through SECN/ESPN broadcasts, highlighting our commitment to excellence on a national stage.

Drive innovation, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact with War Eagle Productions. Apply today!

• Oversees operations of broadcast and network systems of video production facility.
• Responsible for the technical design and implementation of systems to meet the needs of War Eagle Productions, which includes, but is not limited to communication equipment, audio and video upgrades in broadcast facility, and various campus facilities over fiber optic transmission. Maintains and designs complex fiber optic networks for data, digital video signal transmission, and signal flow within a broadcast environment and remote sites. Oversees setup of intercom system and enterprise-class video and audio routing in a production facility for live productions. Communicates complex ideas, issues, and designs to varied audiences. Forecasts video system demands, and recommends upgrades, expansion, and reconfiguration.
• Supports, maintains, and troubleshoots technical workflows to include transcoding and live streaming workflows; and diagnoses and leads the effort to solve technical, network, and software or production workflow.
• Troubleshoots, performs maintenance, and upgrades the broadcast facility including switchers, instant replay, enterprise video router and multiviewer, and intercom system. Troubleshoots video hardware and software issues.
• Works with integrators and third parties and acts as internal project manager for all maintenance and new installation and integration of projects. Develops installation plans, and installs, configures, and tunes equipment.
• Documents standards and operating procedures for the video editing systems and acts as a technical resource to the video communications staff and systems users.
• Leads engineering team and provides support for projects, including the development of project plans and assigning tasks to team members.
• Manages all aspects of production of live regular-season linear events in a collegiate setting according to required standards, protocols, and specifications. Functions in a variety of roles depending on skillset, schedule, and desired outcomes. Includes leading/supervision of staff in all aspects of production. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, A2.
• Assists with the development of the budget by researching current and new technologies in the broadcast industry. Manages equipment budget for maintenance and projects. Recommends the purchase of equipment.
• Works with other members of the War Eagle Productions staff to hire students and TES and provides training to ensure competency in their respective job roles.
• Works with the business office for procurement and vendor vetting.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

• High school diploma and 9 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree and 7 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR
• Master's degree and 3 years of experience

• Knowledge of live video and postproduction procedures and various communications mediums

• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Upon Hire Desired
• Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) certification Upon Hire Desired