This position will be required to coordinate, track, manage and keep radio frequency (RF) dependent devices operational.
Responsibilities
Must have background in broadcasting or equivalent skills including, but not limited to, use and operations of standard broadcast RF equipment.
Must be able to communicate technical issues with non-technical RF users and explain proper equipment operation procedures
Must be able to work well under high pressure situations
Must be able to focus on the task at hand, not the game
Must have excellent communication and people skills to interact with home and visiting clubs, broadcast production, stadium personnel and NFL staff
Must be able to provide technical advice to members of the home or visiting team without personal bias to any one team
Must be able to troubleshoot issues on non-game days, as necessary
Must provide coverage at the postgame press conferences
Qualifications
Must maintain continued technology education in broadcasting and associated industries
Membership in technical associations such as SBE or IEEE is helpful
Must have strong technology skills in the following areas:
Operation and interpreting Anritsu Spectrum Analyzers
Operation of computer for coordination software
Operation and interpreting Cub frequency counter readings
Operation of antennas, scanners, attenuators
Operation and interpreting of iCOM radio scanner results
Operation and interpreting of other equipment, as necessary
Must be able to qualify legitimate RF complaints with working knowledge of systems and current RF technology
Must be knowledgeable of changes in NFL RF usage surrounding an NFL venue and event
Maintaining the Event Frequency Coordination System at https://EFC.NFL.NET
Requires coordinating each credentialed media attendee and other RF operators for NFL games and events
Expected to keep up with Federal Communications Commission rule changes as they pertain to RF coordination
Physical Demands
Ability to move throughout the stadium or event space
May also have to climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, and carry equipment
Expected Hours of Work
Approximately 8-9 hours per gameday (setup begins 5 hours prior to Kickoff)