Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer Job at The University of Georg

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14932P

Working Title: Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer

Department: Athletics-New Media

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to drive.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 03/27/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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.
• Provides direct supervision of assigned staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and day‑to‑day oversight.
• Provide Tier‑One production support during events to troubleshoot, resolve, and 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.

Percentage of time: 40

Duties/Responsibilities:

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, etc. – and an equipment inventory database, including service and repair history.

Percentage of time: 35

Duties/Responsibilities:

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

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time: 5

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Alan Thomas

Recruitment Contact Email: athomas@sports.uga.edu