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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
Development of strategy to efficiently utilize primary/nearline/archive/cloud storage systems for post-production workflows
Development of comprehensive media-management strategy including CATDV asset management system including training and end-user support
Management of software and plugin licenses to facilitate all audio/video workflows
Management and deployment of remote access software
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:
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting broadcast-quality large-scale stadium/arena live sporting events
Minimum of 10 years of experience with maintaining broadcast television or production equipment.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with large screen displays
Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-linear editing systems
Minimum of 10 years of experience with network infrastructures and shared storage systems
Minimum of 10 years of experience with professional lighting, grip and audio equipment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize jobs on short notice, and establish and manage priorities
Ability to manage a large group of employees successfully
Ability to travel during Spring Training and throughout the season as needed
Available to work long irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Strong teamwork and relationship building skills
Strong decision-making skills
Professional baseball and/or other professional sports production experience Working knowledge of:
SDI Video at 12G/3G/1.5G
Category Cable and Fiber infrastructure
Broadcast systems infrastructure
Broadcast Encoders / Decoders
Network Architecture
Production workflows
Broadcast Cameras
Broadcast Production Switchers such as from Grass Valley, Ross, Sony.
Enterprise sized Video/Audio Router (64x64 and larger) from vendors such as Evertz, Grass Valley, Imagine, Ross, Utah Scientific.
Enterprise sized Multiview and Tally/UMD systems.
Monitoring and Control systems such as Evertz Vistalink and Ross Dashboard, Imagine Magellan
Production Audio Mixers such as from Calrec, SLL, Yamaha
Large Intercom systems from ClearCom, RTS, Riedel.
Enterprise scale KVM
Virtualization
Large LED display systems
Large Venue Sound
Years of broadcast engineering experience with a proven track record in taking large broadcast video/audio projects from concept to completion.
Working knowledge HVAC, Power and room layouts as it pertains to broadcast/production spaces
ST-2110 Systems knowledge a plus
AES-67 and DANTE knowledge a plus Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Work will require weekend and evening work
Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue
May work at heights
Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and climb up/down stairs
The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds