Chief Broadcast Engineer Job at I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc. in Athens

This is a Chief Broadcast Engineering Role for the Athletics broadcast operations. This person is responsible for every technical aspect of how the University Athletics games and events are produced, transmitted, and delivered to fans in venue and on television/streaming platforms.

Minimum vs. Preferred Qualifications
Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent experience

5 years of professional experience in a relevant field

Preferred:

5–7 years working in broadcast control rooms with production staff

Hands-on experience with:

IP-Based Intercom Systems

Fiber Optic Transmission

Cable Termination

TV Control Room Maintenance & Engineering

45% — Technical Operations & Live Support
This is the core of the job for keeping everything running on game day and beyond:

Daily oversight of all control rooms and remote broadcast locations

Tier-One troubleshooting during live events (real-time problem solving)

Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate technical staff

Serve as technical liaison for broadcast partners (SEC Network, ESPN, etc.)

Coordinate multiple simultaneous broadcasts across sports

Lead engineering for instant replay systems per Athletics and SEC standards

Ensure camera, audio, intercom, replay, graphics, and transmission chains meet network specs

35% — Planning, Documentation & Capital Projects
This is the strategic/administrative side of the role:

Develop and maintain 5–10-year strategic plans for control rooms and venues

Partner with Facilities, IT, and Capital Planning on major infrastructure projects

Establish preventive maintenance and emergency repair protocols

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation (signal-flow diagrams, patch lists, device configs)

Manage an equipment inventory database including service/repair history

Coordinate purchasing of broadcast equipment

Manage engineering contractors, vendors, and service agreements

Track costs, warranties, and service coverage

Oversee broadcast IT security (network segmentation, backups, incident response) in coordination with central IT

Manage safe transport and chain-of-custody of equipment between venues

Coordinate with visiting broadcast trucks

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