Assistant Athletic Director - Broadcast Technologies Job at University of Georgi

Assistant Athletic Director - Broadcast Technologies

The University of Georgia invites you to apply for the Assistant Athletic Director - Broadcast Technologies position. The role focuses on delivering first‑class broadcast experiences, managing broadcast units, and overseeing day‑to‑day broadcast technical operations.

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14333P
Title: Assistant Athletic Director – Broadcast Technologies
Department: Athletics/New Media
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 (annually)
Posting Date: 10/27/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025 (open until filled)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience designing and overseeing construction and operation of linear television/digital and in‑house video control rooms.
• 10 years of live production with additional remote production experience.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director of Broadcast Technologies leads efforts in delivering first‑class broadcast experiences while managing departmental broadcast units and overseeing the day‑to‑day broadcast technical operations. The position directs the installation, modification, operation, and repair of all broadcast technologies and equipment for UG AAA video presentation, in‑venue broadcasts, and live event broadcasts in support of UG AAA and SEC Broadcast Partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate broadcast events in control rooms and remote locations with internal and external production groups.
• Serve as the department liaison for broadcast partners to obtain and deliver requested broadcast and audio feeds.
• Act as the technical SEC Network point of contact; participate in scheduled meetings and align production capabilities with network operations.
• Identify, install, modify, repair, and provide engineering support for all control room technology, in‑venue video boards, LED boards, and scoring and timing technology.
• Develop and maintain five‑ and ten‑year strategic plans for control room and in‑venue technology.
• Lead all instant replay operations; ensure technology meets UGA Athletics and SEC standards.
• Coordinate technical operations and capital projects affecting broadcast technologies.
• Oversee broadcast services units (in‑venue and digital/linear teams) and ensure departmental strategy execution.
• Identify, coordinate, and implement new and emerging technologies for in‑venue, mobile, and future content distribution platforms.
• Provide technology and integration strategy for conference‑related instant replay platforms.
• Oversee budgets and maintain fiscal responsibility for assigned areas.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Demonstrated 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.
• Proficiency with HD cameras, HD switchers, IP intercom, audio/video routers, fiber optics, cable termination, and television control room maintenance and engineering.
• Familiarity with Ross Acuity/Carbonite switchers, Sony HSC 300 R and HDC 3200/3500 cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast, and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz Bravo, Riedel Intercom, Ross Xpresision CG, and Evertz MIV.

Physical Demands

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

Legal and Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. Persons requiring accommodations may contact Central HR. Background investigation, credit check, and drug test may be required.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Alan Thomas
Email: athomas@sports.uga.edu