Chief Broadcast Engineer & Tech Leader

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer to lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics, delivering premier broadcast experiences across control rooms, venues, and football events.

The role combines hands-on and supervisory responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and operation of linear and streaming TV systems, in-venue videoboards, and associated production workflows, at a national-level SEC setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience.
• Preferred qualifications include 5–7 years in broadcast control rooms with HD cameras, switchers, IP-based intercom, and fiber transmission.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to work with production staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and reliability of UGAAA control rooms and remote sites.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, training, scheduling and performance reviews.
• Provide on‑site and remote support to troubleshoot real-time signal or equipment issues.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Control room operations

HD cameras

IP intercom

Fiber-optic transmission

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ross Acuity

Carbonite

Sony HSC-300R

HDC-3200/3500

Evertz routing

Riedel intercom

Ross switchers/graphics

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer to lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics, delivering premier broadcast experiences across control rooms, venues, and football events.

The role combines hands-on and supervisory responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and operation of linear and streaming TV systems, in-venue videoboards, and associated production workflows, at a national-level SEC setting.