Director of Broadcast Technologies​/Chief Engineer

Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer

Location: Athens Area, GA

Employment Type: Employee (Full Time)

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: S14932P

Posting Type: External

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

The Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer will lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics to deliver first‑class broadcast experiences. The role provides hands‑on and supervisory responsibility for installation, maintenance, and operation of control‑room and venue‑specific broadcast systems – with emphasis on linear and streaming television and in‑venue video boards, including all football events. This position oversees all control rooms and remote broadcast equipment, technical personnel, and vendor relationships, collaborating with network and large‑screen personnel to deliver productions for UGAAA and SEC Broadcast Partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• 5-7 years of experience working in broadcast control rooms and with production staff
• Experience with HD Cameras, HD Switchers, IP Based Intercom, Audio and Video Routers, Fiber optic transmission, cable termination and all aspects of television control room maintenance and engineering

• Expert understanding of broadcast control rooms, production staffing and modern broadcast pathways
• Proficient communication skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Familiarity with equipment such as Ross Acuity and Carbonite production switchers, Sony HSC 300 R and HDC 3200/3500 Cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz Bravo, Riedel Intercom, Ross Xpresision CG, and Evertz MIV

• Provide oversight of daily operations and reliability of all UGAAA control rooms and remote broadcast locations
• Supervise assigned staff including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation
• Provide Tier‑One production support during events to troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate signal or equipment issues in real time
• Install, maintain, and operate control‑room and venue‑specific systems for linear and streaming television and in‑venue video boards
• Serve as technical liaison for broadcast partners; coordinate control‑room and remote productions to support multiple simultaneous broadcasts
• Provide engineering support for linear‑level broadcasts and digital/streaming shows to meet network specifications
• Serve as department technical and operational lead for instant replay, ensuring systems meet UGAAA and SEC requirements

• Establish and execute preventive maintenance and emergency repair protocols for in‑venue video, LED, scoring, and timing technologies
• Create and maintain five‑ and ten‑year strategic plans with Facilities, IT, and Capital Planning; serve as point person for capital projects affecting broadcast systems
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, system and signal‑flow diagrams, patch lists, device configurations, and an equipment inventory database including service and repair history

• Coordinate broadcast equipment purchasing, engineering contractors, vendors, and service providers; maintain service agreements, track costs, warranties, and coverage
• Ensure the security and stability of broadcast IT systems including patching, access controls, network segmentation, backups, and incident response in coordination with central IT
• Design, operate, and troubleshoot complex SDI and IP signal paths using industry‑standard systems such as Evertz routing, Sony cameras, Ross switchers, Dream Catcher replay, and Riedel intercom
• Oversee safe setup, breakdown, packing, and transport of broadcast equipment between venues; ensure protection and chain‑of‑custody
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with visiting broadcast trucks

• Other duties as assigned

Sitting, standing, seeing, hearing, squatting, bending, lifting 20 lbs or more on occasion

Yes

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, 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 at hrweb.