Lead Broadcast Engineer – Live Sports & Streaming

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Athens (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Lead Broadcast Engineer to oversee and deliver high‑quality broadcast systems for football and other events. The role focuses on hands‑on engineering, supervisory duties, and collaborating with UGAAA and SEC broadcast partners to ensure seamless transmission of audio and video signals across baseband and IP paths.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in live TV, control rooms, and streaming production, and be able to manage complex signal paths

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
3-5 years of experience in broadcast control rooms with production staff.
Experience with HD cameras and switchers, IP intercom, and video routers.
Familiarity with Ross Acuity/Carbonite, Sony HSC cameras, Evertz routing, and Riedel intercom.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of daily UGAAA control rooms and remote broadcast locations.
Install, maintain, and operate control-room and venue systems for linear and streaming broadcasts.
Coordinate productions with partners and schedule feeds.
Lead planning for capital projects and maintain technical documentation.
Manage equipment, vendor relationships, and service agreements.