Event Frequency Coordinator

This position will be required to coordinate, track, manage and keep radio frequency (RF) dependent devices operational.

Responsibilities

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• Must have background in broadcasting or equivalent skills including, but not limited to, use and operations of standard broadcast RF equipment.
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• Must be able to communicate technical issues with non-technical RF users and explain proper equipment operation procedures
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• Must be able to work well under high pressure situations
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• Must be able to focus on the task at hand, not the game
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• Must have excellent communication and people skills to interact with home and visiting clubs, broadcast production, stadium personnel and NFL staff
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• Must be able to provide technical advice to members of the home or visiting team without personal bias to any one team
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• Must be able to troubleshoot issues on non-game days, as necessary
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• Must provide coverage at the postgame press conferences

Qualifications

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• Must maintain continued technology education in broadcasting and associated industries
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• Membership in technical associations such as SBE or IEEE is helpful
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Must have strong technology skills in the following areas

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• Operation and interpreting Anritsu Spectrum Analyzers
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• Operation of computer for coordination software
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• Operation and interpreting Cub frequency counter readings
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• Operation of antennas, scanners, attenuators
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• Operation and interpreting of iCOM radio scanner results
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• Operation and interpreting of other equipment, as necessary
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• Must be able to qualify legitimate RF complaints with working knowledge of systems and current RF technology
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• Must be knowledgeable of changes in NFL RF usage surrounding an NFL venue and event
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• Maintaining the Event Frequency Coordination System at https://EFC.NFL.NET
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• Requires coordinating each credentialed media attendee and other RF operators for NFL games and events
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• Expected to keep up with Federal Communications Commission rule changes as they pertain to RF coordination

Physical Demands

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• Ability to move throughout the stadium or event space
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• May also have to climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, and carry equipment

Expected Hours of Work

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• Approximately 8-9 hours per gameday (setup begins 5 hours prior to Kickoff)

Salary

$50 — $50 USD