Job Description

As a Tech Ops Apprentice within the Broadcast Engineering team of the Information Services (IS) division, this position offers essential hands-on experience by providing technical assistance for the setup and operation of broadcast and venue systems across campus. The apprentice supports the seamless execution of campus events by working closely with Tech Managers, Engineers, and campus stakeholders, gaining exposure to a wide range of audiovisual, network, and broadcast technologies. Under supervision, the apprentice helps implement technical standards, participates in troubleshooting system issues, and adapts to the dynamic needs of each event. Serving as a support link between the IS division and campus event organizers, the apprentice assists in fulfilling requested technical needs and ensuring venue systems are properly prepared. Furthermore, this role provides opportunities for learning and growth by assisting in the deployment and testing of new technologies, maintaining basic records, and contributing to the improvement and upkeep of venue systems and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with event set up to requested specifications.
• Support Field Technician(s)/Engineer(s).
• Communicate customer requests via appropriate channels.
• Keep event venue IS spaces clean and report functional issues.
• Assist with the venue system set up and operation.
• Ability to precisely follow directions from Engineers as well as venue checklists.
• Perform cable terminations and installation of cable in venues/Tech Core(s).
• Document and test network port changes for venues.
• Assist in system testing with Engineering.
• Create and maintain system diagrams and documentation.
• Always maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be a team player with strong relational and organizational skills.
• Required to work flexible hours, including frequent nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• One year experience in broadcast, IT, or related field.
• HS Diploma

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ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work equally well with detail and abstraction.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to campus locations and occasionally required to travel domestically or internationally for remote events.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork. Required to sit for extensive time during broadcasts to serve in functions essential to the production.
• Must possess remarkable auditory skills to accurately detect and interpret various sounds—such as pitch, tone, clarity, and spatial cues—to identify technical audio problems, maintain creative content quality, and communicate clearly with team members in fast-paced broadcast settings.
• Must possess exceptional visual acuity, including the ability to see fine details and accurately distinguish colors, in order to identify visual defects, maintain the creative and technical quality of video content, and carry out precise tasks such as equipment installation, signal monitoring, and system calibration.
• Standing, walking, and climbing stairs frequently required.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform office functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Most tasks will be completed in venues that may be outdoor or indoor. Weather can be a factor, and staff are expected to provide clothing appropriate for each situation. Productions also involve dirt and filth accumulation, and staff should be aware of the risk of pests, insecticides, and poisonous plants. May be required to lift or transport heavy equipment in severe weather situations.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.