Senior Director, Broadcast Tech & Engineering

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

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.