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Media Systems Engineer, Professional Service Specialist 3 (AFT)

Job no: 494080
Work type: Regular full time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

College of Communication & Creative Arts

Media Systems Engineer

Summary:

The Media Systems Engineer in the College of Communication & Creative Arts performs the necessary duties in order to keep HDTV studio equipment and WGLS radio station equipment in repair, establishing a preventive maintenance program for equipment, advising others on appropriate use and operation of the equipment, and providing annual equipment and operating budget requests. The Media Systems Engineer is responsible for the overall operational capability of all production studios, control rooms, editing suites, radio studios, and the production technology and equipment used by students and faculty in media production courses in the Radio-TV-Film department and at WGLS- FM.

The successful candidates will join a thriving department with fourteen full-time faculty and over 425 majors and minors. Our faculty pursue diverse scholarly and creative agendas including prestigious publications and internationally distributed media productions. We are one of six departments in the College of Communication and Creative Arts.

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (High Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 25 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation and is ranked third among public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) in Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Media, Engineering (Electrical, Computer), or related discipline.

A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in broadcast television studio and field production environments in an engineering, technician, or technical support position required.

Extensive experience with audio/video equipment and technology maintenance including hardware, software/computer interfacing, and component-level troubleshooting; repairs including simple soldering, cable/connector repair (XLR, BNC, CAT5+), and diagnosing issues for further manufacturer/factory-level repair. Ability to make basic mechanical repairs ( tripod leg locks) and minor electrical repairs (analog lighting instruments).

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and work independently in self-driven environments. Excellent communication skills in communicating overall ideas as well as detailed information in a timely manner. Desire to work with students in an academic environment and ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Must be able to lift heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders.

Applicants with the following experience/proficiencies are preferred (including, but not limited to): Ross video systems including Carbonite switchers, Xpression graphics, Blackstorm or Mira/Tria server playback and recording; KiPro and BlackmagicDesign recording/playback systems; Hitachi studio camera systems; Panasonic and Sony ENG/EFP camera systems, Soundcraft and Mackie audio mixers, Marantz and Zoom audio recorders, professional lighting instruments and systems, Avid Media Composer and/or Adobe Premiere software support; MAC and PC computing proficiency; network systems, switches and routers; TCP/IP, STMP, RTMP/RTSP, and other streaming protocols; ATI audio processors; Crown and Wheatstone distribution amplifiers; Adobe Audition editing software; Shure microphones; Comrex and Marti remote broadcasting equipment; Technics turntables; Sage Emergency Alert System encoder; and Wheatstone radio consoles. Ability to read and understand CAD drawings is also preferred.

Specific Duties:

1. Analyze, troubleshoot, and identify failures and malfunctions in microprocessor-based electronic equipment, HDTV and UHDTV production equipment, camera systems, radio broadcast studio, and all associated analog and digital production equipment, including multi-channel audio mixing consoles, audio and video routing switchers, signal processors, proprietary system computers, video server recording and playback systems, graphics systems, IP streaming equipment, power amplifiers, and distribution equipment.

2. Provide for all repairs and maintain all standards for equipment operation under specifications described by the ATSC, NTSC and FCC broadcast standards and industry best practices.

3. Provide first-hand knowledge and instruction on the theory of operation of all HDTV and UHDTV systems and equipment to staff technicians and production faculty. Provide all engineering level explanation of equipment, studio systems, and technical procedures for production.

4. Ensure synchronous video, audio, equipment control, and communications through all equipment in each of two production studios/control rooms, two video editing suites, master control monitoring and distribution station, radio broadcast studio, and ancillary areas of connectivity including the Bozorth Hall King Auditorium. Integrate and install new equipment as needed in all areas. Install, upgrade, and maintain specialty RTF software on lab computers including Avid Media Composer and Avid ProTools.

5. Maintain and provide technical standards and quality control for all television and video productions, radio station broadcasts (in-studio and remote), and IPTV broadcasts mastered and transmitted from the college production and radio station facilities.

6. Prepare and manage all budget requests and receipts of facility operating supplies, electronic parts, studio accessories, operating software and new equipment hardware.

7. Supervise policies for scheduling and procedural control of video/audio studios, editing suites, and field equipment operation.

8. In coordination with faculty and professional staff, supervise and assist in the orientation of student workers and technicians to system operations, equipment precautions, and procedures for use.

9. Maintain records management for all repairs, operating time, and equipment use. Make projections for new acquisitions and replacement.

Relationships:

The Media Systems Engineer is a technical support role primarily dealing with electronic maintenance, installation, and repair. The position maintains an interactive relationship with the TV faculty, Radio-TV-Film Department Chair, TV Production Coordinator (local title: TV Technician), WGLS-FM station management, RF vendors and consultants, Film Production Coordinator (local title: Film Technician) and other faculty/staff using the TV production studios. The Media Systems Engineer is classified at a title in which it may supervise other lower grade titles.

The Media Systems Engineer reports to the Dean of the College of Communication & Creative Arts or his/her management designee.

The Media Systems Engineer coordinates his/her work schedule, vacation, and compensatory time with the chairs and faculty of affected programs and the chair of the professional staff.

The Media Systems Engineer performs other duties as assigned by the dean or his/her management designee.

Contact: Candidates should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae, including names and contact information of three references.

For more information, please contact search chair Chris Winkler (winkler@rowan.edu) and see the department’s official webpage at https://ccca.rowan.edu/departments/radioTelevisionFilm/index.html

The Department of Radio, Television & Film and Rowan University value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Advertised: Sep 16 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 4 2019 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time