Assistant Broadcast Engineer Job at Inside Higher Ed in Athens

Posting Number S14700P Working Title Assistant Broadcast Engineer Department Athletics-New Media Location Athens Area Salary $55,000 Additional Schedule Information Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays. Position Summary This position will work with the Senior Director of Broadcast Technologies in the care, maintenance, and use of the Athletic Association’s Control Rooms at Sanford Stadium and Remote Broadcast locations, all video equipment, and the video infrastructure connecting the various athletic venues. Additionally, the Assistant Broadcast Engineer would be the primary on‑site engineer for UGA Athletics‑originated broadcasts, SEC Network broadcasts, and video board shows. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Broadcast experience, including but not limited to the operation of HD Cameras, HD Switchers, IP‑Based Intercom, Audio and Video Routers, Fiber optic transmissions. Familiarization with Ross production switchers, Sony Cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz replay, Riedel intercom, Ross CG, Evertz MIP. Some knowledge of the engineering requirements for live sports events. Physical Demands Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. Sit and talk or hear. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and assist student athletes during weight training. Have close, distance, and peripheral vision. Responsibilities Provide event‑day computer engineering and audio/technical support for assigned UGAA events produced from the control room and remote locations, and act as the primary media point of contact once broadcast begins (40%). Monitor the status of all broadcast equipment and collaborate with the engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise (25%). Assist in establishing and executing a preventive maintenance schedule for control rooms, remote equipment, and in‑venue broadcast technologies (15%). Work with internal and external production groups to ensure all productions meet schedules and configuration for multiple broadcasts simultaneously (10%). Interface with SEC Network and any visiting TV Networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds (5%). Interface and coordinate in‑house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds. Contact Information Alan Thomas – athomas@sports.uga.edu EEO 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, or 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 (hrweb@uga.edu). #J-18808-Ljbffr