Assistant Broadcast Engineer

Position Summary

This position will work with the Senior Director of Broadcast Technologies in the care, maintenance, and use of the Athletic Association’s Control Rooms at Sanford Stadium and Remote Broadcast locations, all video equipment, and the video infrastructure connecting the various athletic venues. Additionally, the Assistant Broadcast Engineer would be the primary on‑site engineer for UGA Athletics originated broadcasts, SEC Network broadcasts, and video board shows.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

• Broadcast experience, including but not limited to the operation of HD cameras, HD switchers, IP based intercom, audio and video routers, and fiber‑optic transmissions.
• Familiarity with Ross production switchers, Sony cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz replay, Riedel intercom, Ross CG, and Evertz MIP.
• Some knowledge of the engineering requirements for live sports events.

• Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms.
• Sit and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist student athletes during weight training.
• Close and distant vision, and peripheral vision.

• 40% – Serves as a broadcast engineer that provides event‑day computer engineering and audio/technical support for assigned UGAA events produced from the control room and remote locations, and as a primary media point of contact once broadcast begins.
• 25% – Monitor the status of all broadcast equipment, and collaborate with the engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• 15% – Assist in the establishment and execution of a preventive maintenance schedule for control rooms, remote equipment, and in‑venue broadcast technologies.
• 10% – Work with internal and external production groups who may use control room and remote equipment to ensure all productions meet schedules and configuration for multiple broadcasts simultaneously.
• 5% – Interface with SEC Network and any visiting TV networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds.
• 5% – Interface and coordinate in‑house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Alan Thomas

Recruitment Contact Email: athomas.edu