Staff Engineer: E-Sports Job at Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), located in Washington, D.C., is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates five professional sports teams: the 2019 WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, and NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming. The company is also co-owner of aXiomatic, which has controlling interest in global esports franchise Team Liquid, and owns and operates Capital One Arena in DC. MSE also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the state-of-the-art training facility for the Capitals and EagleBank Arena on George Mason University's campus. In conjunction with the District of Columbia and Events DC, MSE is a partner in a new sports and entertainment facility in Southeast DC on the St. Elizabeth’s East campus that opened in September 2018. Facility highlights include MedStar Wizards Performance Center, the brand-new training facility for the Wizards, Go-Go and Mystics, and a 4,200-seat arena which serves as the new home of the Mystics and Go-Go. MSE also co-owns and operates Monumental Sports Network (MSN) with the NBC Sports Group. MSN is the mid-Atlantic region’s top destination for exclusive fan experiences and original sports content across desktop, tablet, mobile and OTT streaming devices. Visit www.monumentalsports.com.
MSE proudly promotes its core values for all those that interact with the company. As a member of our team:
- You will provide first-class customer service and value for our fans.
- You will champion a double-bottom line that engages, unifies and gives back to the community we serve.
- You will work tirelessly to build generationally exceptional teams that compete for championships year after year and create lifelong memories for our fans.
- You will measure performance with specific objectives and metrics and our analysis and decisions are compelled by data.
- You will prize leadership, but you should value teamwork and collaboration and transparency even more. We treat each other with respect. We act with honesty and integrity. We remain humble.
- You will innovate. We are nimble and first to market. We are not averse to risk.
- You will have fun. We are in the business of happiness.
Position Overview: The Staff Engineer: E-Sports is responsible for providing support to MSEs IT systems, technical platforms, and media workflows and needs. This position will focus on providing support for systems, events and employees at District E, the E-Sports Practice Facility and Event Space, while remotely supporting systems and users at other buildings as needed.
Are you an experienced technical engineer who loves working on a team and also loves sports? We would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining IT technical systems, IP networking, and media systems at District E.
- Provide helpdesk support for all MSE users to resolve application and computer configuration problems, both on-site and remotely.
- Work with personnel to resolve application problems and provide recommended solutions.
- Provide network support during team home games for league applications and equipment.
- Maintain data cabling and fiber systems along with data closets and cable paths.
- Support the on-site Internet connectivity and IT systems at District E.
- Provide support for major events at the E-Sports Facility and other MSE sites as needed.
- Terminate and BNC, RJ45 and other cables as needed.
- Setup and maintenance of video displays, cameras, lighting, headsets, microphones and speakers.
- Maintain all documentation, including as-builts, wire lists, cable labeling and other drawings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2+ years' experience as a Desktop Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, A/V Engineer or IT Systems Engineer.
- Attention to detail as well as exhibiting total ownership of the technical facility.
- Experience with online streaming platforms such as YouTube and Twitch as well as videoconferencing applications such as Zoom.
- Ability to analyze signal flow and associated problem solving skills.
- Experience with low voltage systems and equipment rack assembly as well as cable management and cabling and connectors such as coaxial, network, optical fiber, BNC, F-type, RJ45, ST/LC/SC etc.
- Experience with signal flow, video production routers, video production switchers, analog audio systems, audio routers, and audio boards.
- Comfortability with heights and work on ladders.
- Exhibits a personable, professional demeanor.
- Experience with live event staging and broadcasting, supporting live events and the concepts of live video production techniques is required.
- Esports and gaming experience, preferably the “NBA 2K” and “EA Sports NHL” franchises.
- Knowledge of computer software, operating systems, hardware, and IP networking.
- Knowledge of hardware and software in relation to the latest generation gaming consoles.
- Knowledge of IP networking concepts such as routing, switching, TCP/IP etc.
- Hands-on experience with Windows and macOS environments. Knowledge of Linux a plus.
- Solid grasp of office automation products and computer peripherals including printers and scanners.
- Knowledge of Visio/AutoCAD.
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; ability to prioritize work with competing deadlines.
- Able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
- Ability to problem solve remotely and provide clear instructions.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
All applicants for employment at Monumental Sports are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Monumental Sports will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability or pregnancy on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.