Senior Manager Broadcast Systems

Who are we hiring? The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager of Broadcast Systems is to serve as the EIC for Sphere broadcast systems, supervise broadcast operations in the Sphere and adjacent spaces, and manage Broadcast Systems engineers to maintain broadcast equipment. The EIC will work closely with IT, Playback Systems, and Display Systems to manage and troubleshoot one of the largest ST2110 networks in the world. This position will interface with internal and external production teams to support their needs from pre-production meetings through to event operations. What will you do? Manage a team of broadcast systems engineers responsible for the strength, clarity and overall broadcast transmission on to Spheres immersive surfaces, adjacent spaces and outside transmissions. Managing the team includes hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, and filling in as needed. Participate in the planning, documenting, training, and commissioning of systems as they are carried through from their design phases to opening night. Systems include, but are not limited to: video switching systems, camera systems, large scale storage NAS, media playback systems. Pre-Opening collaboration with MSG Studios, Ventures, and Venue Operations departments to develop standard operating procedures for all venue broadcast systems. Coordinate with production managers to schedule and manage EIC support for one-off and ongoing events. Assist with the technical advance for events. Interact with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show. Oversee the operation of internal broadcast systems throughout the entire event production. Responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of permanent and temporary event broadcast equipment. Tracks costs against event, programming, and maintenance budgets. Oversee troubleshooting event day issues and be highly responsive to emergencies in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. What do you need to succeed? 8+ years working experience in live-event broadcast environments. Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role. Deep working knowledge of SMPTE specifications (ST2110/ST2059/ST2022), NMOS, layer 3 routing, firewalls, spine & leaf topology, Cisco IPFM, IEEE-1588 PTP v2, generic video/audio over IP solutions (NDI, RTP etc). Experience with media playback systems such as Disguise, Pandora’s Box, Hippotizer, or 7thSense, is a significant plus. Experience with LAWO IP systems and Sony XVS switchers is a significant plus. Experience with IPTV systems is a significant plus. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with both financial and operational implications across departments and venues in a deadline-oriented environment. Experience supervising and working with Union & Non-Union Crews Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess problem solving, reasoning, motivational, and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently when necessary and use sound business judgement. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and resolve conflicts in a time sensitive manner. Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationships with a diverse group. Demonstrate integrity, tact, diplomacy, and a commitment to company values and principles. Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Must be flexible in roles and responsibilities – this is a brand-new bleeding-edge venue with many unknowns. SUPERVISION: Two Broadcast Engineers SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Extensive standing, walking, keyboard usage and general administrative duties This is a 100% onsite role, with potential for remote work on non-event days Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights, and holidays. Why is MSG for me? With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals. In addition to building a breakthrough venue, we’re building a production studio team, a technology venture team, and a full commercial organization to make the MSG Sphere a world class brand and business for our fans, our artists, and our partners. We have offices and roles in Burbank CA, Las Vegas NV, New York, NY and London. We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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