Broadcast Technology Specialist

Broadcast Technology Specialist

The Broadcast Technology Specialist works under the dual direction of the Broadcast Engineer and the Academic Professional to provide administrative and technical support for the college's broadcast and video production operations. This position serves a hybrid role: managing the daily flow of equipment in the Field Equipment Supply Room (FESR) and providing advanced engineering support for the college's broadcast studios and newsroom. The employee assists with the installation and maintenance of broadcast infrastructure and provides field support for on-campus and off-campus productions, including sporting events.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Technical Experience: Multiple years of experience operating and troubleshooting professional television studio and ENG/EFP (Electronic News Gathering/Electronic Field Production) systems and equipment.
Circuitry & Repair: Skilled in electronic circuitry and repair facilitation. Ability to triage equipment problems and perform or recommend the proper repairs required.
Software: Familiarity with industry-standard non-linear editing (NLE) systems such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Engineering: Knowledge of HD-SDI and NDI video installations, routers, frame syncs, and signal flow.
Live Production Environment: Ability to maintain composure, make critical decisions, and perform technical tasks under pressure during live broadcasts and events.
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry audio/video/computer equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Stack and organize equipment on shelves and racks in studio
ewsroom and equipment storage areas.
Climb ladders to install or perform maintenance on production equipment including—but not limited to—light panels, jibs, cameras, and monitors.
Climb ladders with gear to access top-level press boxes and run cables from high elevations to field-level stands for sporting events and off-site events.
Crawl behind studio sets, computer desks, and other equipment to perform testing or maintenance.
Descend ladder into basement corridors underneath TV studio
ewsroom to inspect and trace cabling and wiring.
Bend, stoop, and kneel frequently while working in tightly enclosed spaces where equipment and cabling/wiring are installed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Field Equipment Supply Room (FESR) Management: Supervise the day-to-day operation of the college's Field Equipment Supply Room (FESR). This includes but is not limited to: Train and supervise student workers who staff the check-in/check-out desk. Devise and implement work schedules and instruct workers in FESR policies. Be available to conduct transactions at the check-in/check-out desk during high-volume periods or when student workers are not available. Manage support contracts and maintenance records for field equipment. Make payments for repairs and purchase new equipment following UGA procurement policies. Track payments by students for missing or damaged equipment.
Engineering, Infrastructure & Maintenance: Provide technical and operational support for production infrastructure within the TV studios and newsroom. Tasks include: Maintain infrastructure including routers, cables, frame syncs, signal converters, distribution amplifiers, and intercoms/IFB. Handle HD-SDI and NDI video installations, switchers, audio mixers, and studio lighting. "Triage" damaged or defective equipment from FESR and Newsroom; facilitate repairs in-house (circuitry) or via off-site vendors. Perform deep-access maintenance including crawling behind sets and descending into basement corridors to trace cabling.
Production Support (On-Site & Off-Site): Provide technical support for live/recorded broadcast and off-site events. Tasks include: Execute complex equipment setups for sporting events, involving climbing ladders to press boxes and running cables to stands. Utilize personal vehicle to transport equipment to/from remote production sites. Assist with the design and implementation of newsroom production practices and workflow. Assist in the opening and lockup of the studio.
Academic & Instructional Support: Assist college faculty, staff, and students with set-up and breakdown of production equipment used for classes and extracurricular production activities. Instruct faculty, staff, and students in proper operation of video equipment.
Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and the college.