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Position: Patch Bay Coordinator
Department: Media Technology
Reports To: Manager, Audio/Lighting/Interconnect
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Patch Bay Coordinator is a liaison between the broadcast trucks and the building, creating patches to facilitate their broadcast. This is a part-time, hourly position.
A typical shift includes:
- Creating patches for audio, video, cameras, telephone, Internet, intercom and fiber for TV broadcast, in-house broadcast, radio, live transmission, and concert needs
- Working jointly with the Technology, Broadcast, Game Entertainment, and Event Services departments
- Troubleshooting and resolving various problems that occur between the trucks and the in-house system, in a live broadcast environment
- Creating a report of any maintenance that needs to be done
- Creating and submitting reports for issues that arise during a shift, including internal hardware malfunctions/damage, etc.
- Making recommendations to improve the Central Patch Bay, including equipment replacement and operating procedures
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of broadcast signal flow
- Available to work evenings and weekends as required by the event schedule
- Ability to learn the building quickly, including where the cable runs are, bulkhead locations and equipment rooms
- Working knowledge of audio procedures and video systems, including the difference between the various types of signals and cameras
- Knowledge and experience with audio and video equipment such as DA’s, Scopes, knowing video formats, etc.
- Ability to work in a high stress environment and make decisions under tight deadlines with a calm demeanor
- Strong interpersonal and team skills to establish cooperative working relationships with a variety of internal and external technicians and clients
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.
This position will remain open until filled.
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