Senior Administrator, Broadcast IT Systems Job at American University in Washing

Overview

Senior Administrator, Broadcast IT Systems at American University .

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC. This role oversees the digital media production systems, audio routing, and control systems in a media production environment, bridging the IT discipline and traditional broadcast IP disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Broadcast Systems Management : building, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, upgrading, and installing Broadcast IT systems and devices.
• Audio playout and automation (e.g., DAVID, Wide Orbit).
• Web stream encoders and monitors; electronic newsgathering, production, and content management (Burli); field audio production (Zoom recorders, Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Field and network content contribution (Comrex, Tieline, Burli, Content Depot); audio routing and control (Axia, Pathfinder Core Pro).
• Facility monitoring and control (Burk, SNMP); video production (Blackmagic, Tricaster); presentation management (AMX Crestron, Christie); digital signage and related systems.
• Collaborates with the Director of Broadcast Engineering to support systems used by WAMU; coordinates with the Director of IT and IT staff on implementation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Broadcast IT systems.
• Operations Training and Support : troubleshoot anomalies, perform user training on media production and management systems (Burli, Wide Orbit, Adobe Audition), support production needs of events and remote broadcasts, provide direct support to content creators, and respond to trouble tickets.
• Project Implementation : collaborate with technology teams to design and identify systems and platforms for content production, playout, and facilities control; provide project support to the Director of Engineering; identify vendors and products for the production suite; lead end-user training and assess efficacy of IP-based systems.
• Initiative Support : work with other departments to support on-air drives, events, breaking news, and everyday needs; strive to exceed uptime targets for broadcast signals and production systems.
• Other Duties As Assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education And Experience

Preferred Education And Experience

Competencies

Work Details

Salary

$95,000 - $115,000 annually.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, leadership development certificates, and other options. Details available via American University’s benefits information.

Other Details

Exported Note

Current AU employees should apply through their Workday account. For questions, contact theworkline@american.edu.

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