Technical Manager (Broadcast Technician)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists the Production Manager, Engineer, Producer, or project owner of record in the daily execution of varying video production projects and deliverables by performing video recording of events, ceremonies, athletic competitions, and other activities.
• Determines technical requirements and sets up equipment, as well as potentially coordinating and supervising the activities of support personnel.
• Assists the Production Manager, Director of Media Productions, and/or project owner by serving as direct project coordinator on client, WTIU, and WFIU production projects including pre-production project organization, on-site execution, post-event delivery, and reconciliation.
• Maintains video and audio equipment.
• Organizes all supplies, equipment, and logistics for assigned events.
• May produce and edit special programs; utilizes computer graphics and editing software to create features, animations, event coverage, etc.
• Serves in assigned direct positions including Associate Production Manager, Multi-camera Engineer/Shader, Technical Director, Videographer, or Editor.
• Other video assistant positions and duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Assembles and sets up cameras, audio and video equipment, and all other equipment needed for broadcast production both in studio and location; monitors and operates equipment during production; takes corrective action if problems develop.
• Repairs broadcast equipment; troubleshoots problems using schematic; locates and procures any needed parts; installs part and tests repaired equipment; performs routine and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Inspects, services, and maintains all broadcast equipment including transmitters; ensures that all broadcast equipment is operating up to set standards.
• Operates and maintains the Television Master Control; routes broadcast signals to campuses, up-link sites, and other destinations.
• Operates, monitors, and adjusts transmitters in compliance with FCC regulations.
• Operates and monitors satellite receivers; performs technical evaluations of signals.
• Consults with other broadcasting and production staff to ascertain and configure technical and equipment needs for various productions.
• Provides guidance to lower-level Broadcast Technicians.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of television broadcast experience

Preferred

• Experience focused on broadcast or high-end instructional or industrial video production company, having experienced a fast-paced broadcast environment including exposure to live multi-camera setups remotely and in studio
• Experience spent working in client-facing production and environments, with hands-on experience with video production equipment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possesses a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative\
• Ability to build strong customer relationships

Preferred

• Well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of video production, including acquisition, post-transmission, and delivery

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This role requires the ability to move large, heavy equipment cases, and the ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$40,000.08 – $44,304.00 annually based upon internal equity and experience.

Work Hours

Hours of this role vary with evening, weekend, and holiday work required dependent on event/production calendar.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Broadcasting & Production

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

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