University of Georgia is hiring: Assistant Broadcast Engineer in Athens
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States, 30604
Assistant Broadcast Engineer
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Posting Details
Posting Number S13296P
Working Title: Assistant Broadcast Engineer
Department: Athletics-External Operations
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
Position Information
Classification Title: Communications Professional
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years broadcast experience, including but not limited to operation of the following: HD Cameras, HD Switchers, IP Based Intercom, Audio and Video Routers, Fiber optic transmissions. Familiarization with the following equipment a plus: 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 is preferred.
Position Summary
This position will work with the Senior Broadcast Engineer 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.
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
- Monitoring the status of all broadcast equipment, and work in collaboration with the Senior Broadcast Engineer (SBE) to troubleshoot if issues arise. Percentage of time: 25
- Executing the preventative maintenance schedule for control room and remote equipment established by the SBE. Percentage of time: 15
- 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
- Interfacing with SEC Network and any visiting TV Networks to obtain and deliver requested feeds. Percentage of time: 5
- Interfacing and coordinating in-house audio systems to obtain and deliver feeds. Percentage of time: 5
Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Rick Freeman
Recruitment Contact Email: rick.freeman@uga.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter