Broadcast Engineer

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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 some holidays.

Advertised Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Posting Date: 09/01/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy 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).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title: Ath Broadcast Engineer I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: Serve as the primary on-site engineer for UGA Athletics originated broadcasts, SEC Network broadcasts, and video board shows. Responsible for the care, maintenance, and use of the Athletic Association’s Control Rooms at Sanford Stadium and remote broadcast locations, while ensuring proper use of all video equipment, and the video infrastructure connecting the various athletic venues.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Broadcast experience, including but not limited to the operation of the following: HD Cameras, HD Switchers, IP Based Intercom, Audio and Video Routers, Fiber optic transmissions. Familiarization with the following equipment: 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. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

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

1. Serves as a broadcast engineer that provides event day computer engineering and audio/technical support for assigned UGAA events produced from the control room and remote locations, and as a primary media point of contact once broadcast begins. (40%)
2. Monitor the status of all broadcast equipment and troubleshoot if issues arise. (25%)
3. Execute the preventative maintenance schedule for control room and remote equipment. (15%)
4. Work with internal and external production groups who may use control room and remote equipment to ensure all productions meet schedules and configuration for multiple broadcasts simultaneously. (10%)
5. Interface with SEC Network and any visiting TV Networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds. (5%)
6. Interface and coordinate in-house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds. (5%)

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name: Beth Anne Neblett

Recruitment Contact Email: bethannen@uga.edu