Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Advertised Salary $55,000 Posting Date 02/11/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Ath Broadcast Engineer I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications 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.
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? Yes 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

Duties/Responsibilities
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.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor the status of all broadcast equipment, and collaborate with the engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in the establishment and execution of a preventive maintenance schedule for control rooms, remote equipment, and in-venue broadcast technologies.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Working 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.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Interfacing with SEC Network and any visiting TV Networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Interfacing and coordinating in-house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

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 Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio