Associate Director, Broadcast Engineering

BROADCAST COMM SPEC 3 (007451)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1921

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/6/2024 11:24:15 AM

Date Last Edited:

9/6/2024 11:24:12 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6000O

Organization:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS              

Division Code:

5501D

Division:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS              

Department:

374500 - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1921

Position Description ID

217287

UC Payroll Title:

BROADCAST COMM SPEC 3 (007451)

Business Title:

Associate Director, Broadcast Engineering

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41052301

Reports to Payroll Title:

BROADCAST COMM SPEC 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40713754

Department Head Payroll Title:

ATH MGR 4 PAC12

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

UCLA Athletics is seeking an Associate Director of Broadcast Engineering to work with UCLA's Broadcast Operations Department. UCLA is seeking a successful individual will be a self-motivated, team-oriented, organized, problem solver that can orchestrate live event production needs.

UCLA Broadcast Operations Department produces events for Big Ten Network, Big Ten +, and other digital platforms, as well as in-venue video board displays. The Associate Director of Broadcast Engineering should be a self-starter who is organized and holds exceptional troubleshooting skills which will be required for innovative solutions to complex problems. This individual will collaborate with full, part-time, and student staff to oversee that all broadcast equipment is in good working order, is setup in proper manner, and is being operating appropriately. In addition, the position will be responsible for maintaining all broadcast infrastructure.

A successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced, multi-purpose space within a large organization that supports an intercollegiate athletics program with 25 teams and 700 student-athletes.  The individual will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics mission and goals, and comply with all NCAA and BIG Ten expectations. 

Broadcast Engineering

 • Managing the day-to-day technical support, installation, repair, and maintenance of key infrastructure components of UCLA Broadcast Operations broadcast infrastructure.

 • Ensuring all camera and on-site setups are operating and transmission paths and feeds are functioning properly for each broadcast.

 • Work as a member of the live event team to identify, analyze, and resolve system problems as they arise.

 • Provide operational assistance and instruction to full, part-time, and student staff.

 • Work closely with the Big Ten Network to maintain technical knowledge that is required to meet network standards.

 • Prepare and maintain engineering paperwork and databases that pertain to broadcast equipment and performance.

60%

Broadcast Engineering

 • Perform modifications according to engineering specifications and determine priorities regarding repair and maintenance.

 • Monitor inventory of replacement parts and other engineering supplies.

 • Participate in training and development to keep up to date in the lates technological advances in the broadcast space.

 • Assist with the acquisition of equipment and preparation of maintenance budgets.

 • Perform other related duties as assigned to engineering.

0%

Video Engineering

 • Work closely with videoboard operations to ensure all videoboard technology is up to standard operations.

 • Assist with production team in maintenance and troubleshooting of videoboard related items.

 • Ensure videoboards are maintained and operational at all times for athletic events.

 • Assist with campus events, venue rentals, local and national television broadcasts to assist in their broadcasts engineering needs.

 • Work closely with facilities and event operations to provide required broadcast feeds for venue ingestion.

 • Review and assist campus related events that require use of videoboards and/or production room

 • Assist in staffing needs to effectively maintain and operate videoboards.

20%

Financial and Asset Management

 • Work in collaboration with the Assistant AD of Broadcast Operations to support financial budget needs for daily operations, equipment, staffing and maintenance.

 • Follow campus and department procurement guidelines using transparent means and established financial parameters

 • Help maintain equipment inventory, maintenance, and acquisition.

 • Assist in budget development both on annual and long-term basis, including space and large item replacements and end of life needs

 • Assist in all assets related to venue videoboards and scoreboards in our athletic facilities as well as in the production control room.

10%

Administrative

 • Understand department vision and goals and be able to match with production elements and needs of department to present the student-athletes, programs, department, campus and conference in the best possible manner.

 • Develop policies, procedures, and protocols reflecting industry best practices that best positions UCLA for success in regards to live broadcasts and videoboard production

 • Responsible for hiring, training, managing direct reports.

 • Keep up to date with current technological environment and trends that can impact operations and anticipate needs for the department in the short and long term on related items

 • Serve as an assistant for technical operations within athletic facilities (videoboards and video control room and related items)

5%

Administrative

 • Assist with the payroll submission and reconciliation for event staffing.

 • Prepare and maintain unit’s strategic plan as well as business continuity and operational plans for facilities and staffing

 • Participate in training and development programs to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances, especially related to venue and broadcast operations

 • Represent the athletic department and advise in technical areas with the University or outside production staffs as live television broadcasts.

 • Works closely with content creation, IT, Operations and other groups to resolve problems and assist in their areas of need

 • Other Duties include

    ◦ staffing of other department related events as needed

    ◦ additional broadcasts of department and potentially campus events

    ◦ Duties as assigned

0%

Rules Compliance

 • Comply with all Federal, State, University and Department requirements established pursuant to Title IX, including the mandatory reporting requirements for a “Responsible Employee.”

 • The DIA is governed by the NCAA, Big Ten Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and University of California.  The incumbent is required to comply with the applicable rules, regulations and policies of those organizations.

    ◦ Review and retain all rules compliance disseminated by the DIA Compliance office.

    ◦ Report all NCAA and conference violations.

    ◦ Sign the annual NCAA Certification of Compliance form.

    ◦ Complete the Athletically-Related Income form annually.

    ◦ Comply with California State Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Law and adhere to mandatory reporting guidelines.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or 4-year relevant experience.

Required

3-5 years of experience in video industry including experience in television broadcast, live streaming and videoboard production.

Preferred

Experience in a student run broadcast environment preferred.

Preferred

Experience with SMPTE, SDI, FIBER, XLR, Dante, and Network cables and paths for broadcast flow.

Required

Experience leading a group of students and freelance staff.

Required

Experience in supporting game presentation elements and fan experience staff.

Required

Experience collaborating with various stakeholders, including external vendors, for live event production.

Required

Expert understanding of broadcast control room engineering for live event production and equipment maintenance.

Required

Familiarity with ROSS, Riedel, Yamaha and Digico production equipment.

Required

Familiarity with Riedel Intercom systems and Dante audio networks.

Required

Understanding of multi-layer networking, VLAN’s, and basic IP protocol.

Required

Familiarity with Sony, Fuji, and PTZ broadcast cameras and lenses.

Required

Knowledge of modern broadcast cabling infrastructure including SMPTE, LC/ST Fiber, Cat6.

Ability to teach and work with students to meet UCLA and B1G+ standards.

Required

Knowledge of videoboard production and equipment in sports and entertainment facilities.

Required

Ability to forecast budgets and manage resources effectively.

Required

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Required

Ability to work independently, adapt quickly to changing situations, and perform under pressure.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

JD Morgan Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.