Broadcasting - Audio Visual and Broadcast Systems Engineer

Baltimore Ravens

Audio Visual and Broadcast Systems Engineer

Dept: Broadcasting

Position Reports To: Director, Broadcast Technical Operations

General Description: The Ravens are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Audio Visual and Broadcast Systems Engineer. The position will serve as the technical point of contact for audio and video systems at M&T Bank Stadium as well as UAPC (Under Armour Performance Center) productions systems. This position will oversee IPTV programming at M&T Bank Stadium and will manage content on the Ravens’ interior and exterior advertising network displays. The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical and operational skills in live environments that will ensure our successful broadcasts. We’re looking for a driven, team-oriented, intellectually curious engineer with a feel for content and a can-do attitude.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day audio/visual technical operations of Ravens Productions, including live production at M&T Bank Stadium & both live & post-production at UAPC
• Collaborate with the Maryland Stadium Authority technical team on maintenance for all M&T Bank Stadium equipment and systems. Coordinate and execute health checks, preventive maintenance schedules, and technical training on production equipment and broadcast systems, workflow improvements and project execution

• Consult with MSA and Ravens regarding engineering and upgrades at M&T Bank Stadium, including control room lifecycle and replacement planning
• Monitor all video boards at M&T Bank Stadium; open and monitor tickets with vendor and perform basic maintenance if needed
• Develop annual capital budgets for continued improvements to the broadcast systems

• Form and develop relationships with vendors and manufacturers to ensure optimal operation of all systems
• Serve as the Ravens’ primary point of contact for the Vitec IPTV system at M&T Bank Stadium. Establish channel lineups, load content, and establish proof-of-performance for partner assets.
• Oversee Ravens’ interior and exterior video screens, including loading content, maintaining displays and providing proof of performance for content

• Act as a main on-site contact for freelancers and broadcast partners during events
• Act as a stadium EIC during Ravens games and events at M&T Bank Stadium
• Administer and troubleshoot all technical issues/challenges on-site. Demonstrate a sense of urgency on resolving problems

 Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
• 10 years of engineering support at video production facilities, live television control rooms, or with equipment vendors, manufacturers, or consultants.
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge of control room systems, broadcast facilities, and live production.

• Experience with industry standard production equipment, such as: Ross Tessera, Carbonite and Acuity production switchers, Ross Piero, Evertz EQX/EXE router frames, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Evertz Magnum UI, Yamaha CL/QL audio consoles, Vitec or similar IPTV systems, Crestron control panels, Shure Axient system, LiveU encoder/decoder systems, Sony Cameras and CCUs, TSI Tally Systems Reidel/RTS digital matrix intercom systems and Adobe software.

• Exhibit complete understanding of audio/video over IP technologies such as Dante, MADI and SMPTE 2110.
• Experience in live events, in-house production and TV production. Must be able to perform hands-on work with productions and live events while maintaining and updating infrastructure, including the ability to run ancillary event support.

Requisite Abilities and/or Skills:

• Ability to make minor on site repairs with skillset that includes soldering audio cable connectors, crimping BNC connectors and terminating Cat 6 connectors to minimalize downtime is a plus.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues logically and quickly, and the ability to use and read signal evaluation equipment such as light meters, waveform/vectorscopes, audio scopes and TDR

• Demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of technical video elements including codecs, specs, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Proven ability to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute tactically and strategically.
• The ability to work during non-traditional business hours required, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary and Benefits:

• Range: $100,000 – 120,000+
• Company-paid health insurance, including health and vision. Dental insurance also provided with minimal employee contribution
• Competitive 401(K)
• Paid time off to include 3 weeks of vacation and 5 personal/sick days

Application Process

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application, submit a resume and cover letter. Any applications that are missing the required information will not be considered.

As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates from all backgrounds and identities. We encourage individuals from all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio economic status, as well as military veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.