Senior Broadcast Engineer - Full Time/Exempt

Job Description

Position: Senior Broadcast Engineer - Full Time/Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director of Production and Chief Broadcast Engineer

Who We Are:

Insignia Event Services is a leading event solutions provider, affiliated with the Arizona Cardinals, proudly producing all events at State Farm Stadium, including Arizona Cardinals home games. Complementing the events at State Farm Stadium, Insignia Event Services exclusively manages Sportsman's Park and Heritage at Sportsman's Park, offering flexible venues for everything from pre-game activities and tailgating to concerts, festivals, corporate events, and graduations. Our services range from full-service event production, staging, and equipment rental to live presentation and transportation logistics, making us a trusted partner for exceptional events in Arizona.

The Insignia Way:

The values of Insignia are the shared convictions and guiding principles at the heart of our team spirit. They steer us toward a common goal and inspire our drive. These values are the compass for how we operate, shape our team culture, and mold our identity.

It's About Us: We believe that every individual plays a crucial role in our success, and we put our team first. It's not about me, it's about Us.

Do What's Right: We act according to the highest standards of integrity. We Do What's Right by ourselves and others.

Grow With Positivity: We embrace a culture of continuous improvement, recognizing that each day is an opportunity to grow. We Grow with Positivity.

Value Every Voice: We create an environment rooted in respect, where every individual is treated with dignity, empathy, consideration, and compassion. We Value Every Voice and ensure everyone knows they belong.

Drive to Perform: We relentlessly pursue greatness, setting the bar for quality, results, and innovation. We Drive To Perform.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director of Production and Chief Broadcast Engineering, the Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight and operations for all Insignia Event productions - including, event preparations and technical support, routine system checks and maintenance, system design, modifications and repair of electronic equipment to all broadcast systems at State Farm Stadium, Arizona Cardinals practice facility, or any internal system. The Senior Broadcast Engineer will work with and lead full time and part-time staff, engineering technicians, and event day support, to facilitate live productions for both broadcast and in-stadium presentations.

Primary Job Duties

Manage and support technical operations, maintenance, and improvements of State Farm Stadium's broadcast production systems, MATV, control room, SMPTE 2110 core routing, and associated systems at the stadium and Arizona Cardinals practice facility: including equipment, servers, LED displays, MATV systems, peripherals, and broadcast network.

Maintain, improve, and develop event cost estimates, event summaries, and reconciliation. Contributing to any necessary RFI, RFQ, or RFP information as needed.

Develop, document, and adhere to all standard operating procedures for broadcast systems under IES's supervision, broadcast technical services, and game day / event service procedures.

Perform preventative maintenance checks of Insignia broadcast video systems and assist with procurement, rentals, and ordering of all broadcast and MATV equipment; as well as manage existing inventory and assets.

Research new technologies and equipment for upgrades to the broadcast video equipment inventory and video systems.

Generate cost estimates for live event support and annual video department budget proposals, as needed.

Utilize the Insignia Way to enact the department's best practices and policies.

Work with, develop, mentor, and manage full time and part-time broadcast engineering professionals, event-day support personnel, operators and freelance staff.

Conduct ongoing reviews of staffing plans, recruiting, training, and supervision.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure game and event presentation technical requirements are developed, vetted, communicated, and executed efficiently and effectively.

Work closely with Production staff, IT, Stadium Operations and other groups across the Arizona Cardinals and State Farm Stadium to resolve problems and assist in their areas of need.

Encourage open communication and build consensus. Keep stakeholders informed of decisions and directives on a regular basis. Use discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.

Promote a flexible and accommodating environment which accepts and understands the organizational structure, processes, systems, timelines, and budget.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree and at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Understanding of IP-based transport of audio/video signals for broadcast television such as, SMPTE 2110-7, NDI, etc...

Prior experience in the broadcast engineering field, maintaining a technically advanced production control room and / or network infrastructure.

Understanding of IP based production workflow, routing, Cisco network routing and switch configurations

Previous experience supporting, maintaining, and progressing a broadcast control room, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments.

Experience with control room equipment such as Imagine Communications SNPs, Evertz DreamCatcher Replay systems, TAG MultiViewer, Sony Cameras, Ross Xpression, Daktronics, IP Control Room Networking, AJA Frame Syncs and glue gear, Adder KVM, etc.

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and a high proficiency with Mac and PC operating systems.

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects and Media Encoder a plus.

Knowledge or previous experience working with NFL, NCAA Football, or large venue broadcast engineering operations.

Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently accomplish tasks within high pressure situations, while setting and achieving personal or collective goals

Ability to navigate and work with strict deadlines in a live production environment.

Ability to handle high volume workload in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working in a start-up environment

Flexibility with work varying schedules including evenings, holidays, and weekends

Ability to work in extreme environments (ex: loud environments)

All offers of employment at Insignia Event Services are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Part-time