Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer

Position Summary

The Director of Broadcast Technologies/Chief Engineer will lead all technical and engineering operations for Georgia Athletics to deliver first‑class broadcast experiences. The role provides hands‑on and supervisory responsibility for installation, maintenance, and operation of control‑room and venue‑specific broadcast systems – with emphasis on linear and streaming television, in‑venue videoboards, and all football events.

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.
• Provide 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 elevate 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 standards.

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.

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 set‑up, breakdown, packing, and transport of broadcast equipment between venues; ensure appropriate protection and chain‑of‑custody.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with visiting broadcast trucks.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications : 5–7 years of experience working in broadcast control rooms and with production staff; evident experience with HD cameras, HD switchers, IP based intercom, audio and video routers, fiber‑optic transmission, cable termination, and all aspects of television control room maintenance and engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Demonstrated ability and experience in the video industry, including live television broadcast, live streaming, and video board production.
• Expert understanding of broadcast control rooms, production staffing, and modern broadcast pathways and signals.
• Familiarity with equipment such as Ross Acuity and Carbonite production switchers, Sony HSC‑300R and HDC‑3200/3500 cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz Bravo, Riedel intercom, Ross Xpresion CG, and Evertz MIV.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, seeing, hearing, squatting, bending, lifting 20 lbs or more on occasion.

EEO 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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.