Position Function:
Maintains a range of broadcast and IT equipment in support of the SEC Network and provides technical advice and expertise for operational and program activities.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Director of Broadcast Technology in maintaining equipment for SEC Network and video board productions, setting up and monitoring between facilities.
2. Responsible for maintaining, inventorying, and overseeing the production equipment that is used by our full-time production staff and student workers.
3. Provide assistance as the department invests in new systems, techniques and equipment.
4. Help minimize loss of service due to equipment failures.
5. Set up and operate audio systems for broadcast and game day activities.
6. Comply with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
7. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Engineering or related field with one (1) year of experience in related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Excellent organizational, management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC regulations.
• Attention to detail.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. with one to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping/kneeling/crouching/ crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please attach your Resume and cover letter to the Application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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