Assistant Broadcast Engineer

Overview

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP.

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible. Full/Part time:
Full Time.

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information. Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Advertised Salary: $55,000. Posting Date: 02/11/2026. Open until filled:
Yes. Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026. Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area.

EEO Policy Statement:
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 (hrweb).

USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and at the USG policy manual link. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Title:

Ath Broadcast Engineer I. FLSA Exempt. FTE: 1.00.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.

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.

Broadcast experience, including but not limited to the operation of the following: HD Cameras, HD Switchers, IP Based Intercom, Audio and Video Routers, Fiber optic transmissions. Familiarization with the following equipment:
Ross production switchers, Sony Cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz replay, Riedel intercom, Ross CG, 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 distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No

Credit and P-Card policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:
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.

• Monitor the status of all broadcast equipment, and collaborate with the engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Assist in the establishment and execution of a preventive maintenance schedule for control rooms, remote equipment, and in-venue broadcast technologies.
• Working 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.
• Interfacing with SEC Network and any visiting TV Networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds.
• Interfacing and coordinating in-house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds.

Recruitment Contact

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