Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer to lead technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics, ensuring high-quality broadcast experiences. The role includes hands-on and supervisory responsibilities for control-room systems, maintenance of broadcast technologies, and managing vendor relationships. Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field, significant experience in the broadcast industry, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and minimum 5 years professional experience.
• 5-7 years in broadcast control rooms and with production staff preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in video industry including live broadcast and streaming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and reliability of control rooms and remote broadcast locations.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provide Tier-One production support during events to resolve real-time issues.

Skills

Video industry experience

Broadcast control room knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

HD Cameras

HD Switchers

IP-Based Intercom

Audio and Video Routers

Evertz routing and fiber converters

Job description

Director of Broadcast Technologies / Chief Engineer

Location: Athens Area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Preferred: 5-7 years of experience working in broadcast control rooms and with production staff.

Position Summary

The Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer will lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics to deliver first‑class broadcast experiences. This role provides hands‑on and supervisory responsibility for installation, maintenance, and operation of control‑room and venue‑specific broadcast systems—emphasizing linear and streaming television, in‑venue videoboards, and all football events. The 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated ability and experience in the video industry, including live television broadcast, live streaming, and video board production.
• Expert understanding of broadcast control rooms, production staffing, and modern broadcast pathways and signals.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Ross Acuity and Carbonite, Sony HSC 300 R and HDC 3200/3500 Cameras, Evertz routing and fiber converters, Evertz Bravo, Riedel Intercom, Ross Xpresision CG, and Evertz MIV.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Live Support

• Provide oversight of daily operations and reliability of all UGAAA control rooms and remote broadcast locations; ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure.
• Directly supervise assigned staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and day‑to‑day oversight.
• Provide Tier‑One production support during events to troubleshoot, resolve, and, if necessary, escalate signal or equipment issues in real time.
• Install, maintain, and operate control‑room and venue‑specific systems supporting linear and streaming television and in‑venue videoboards for all sports.
• Serve as technical liaison for broadcast partners; schedule and coordinate control‑room and remote productions to support multiple simultaneous broadcasts, ensuring required feeds are delivered.
• Provide direct engineering support for linear‑level broadcasts and digital/streaming shows, ensuring camera, audio/intercom, replay, graphics, and transmission chains meet network specifications.
• Serve as department technical and operational lead for instant replay and ensure systems meet UGAAA and SEC requirements.

Planning, Documentation & Capital Projects

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

Equipment & Vendor Management

• Coordinate broadcast equipment purchasing, engineering contractors, vendors, and service providers; maintain service agreements, track costs, warranties, and service coverage.
• Ensure the security and stability of broadcast IT systems (control‑room networks, servers, KVM) 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 including Evertz routing/Multiview, Sony cameras/RCPs, Ross production switchers/graphics, DreamCatcher replay, and Riedel intercom.
• Oversee safe setup, breakdown, packing, and transport of broadcast equipment between venues; ensure appropriate protection and chain‑of‑custody.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with visiting broadcast trucks.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

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

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 at [e-mail].