Event Frequency Coordinator

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)