Senior Director of Broadcast Technologies

Position Information

| Classification Title | Communications Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | 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 7 years of broadcast engineering experience. | | Position Summary |
Position is responsible for performing the identification, installation, modification, operations and repair of all broadcast technologies and equipment regarding UGA Athletics video presentation for in venue broadcasts and live event broadcast in support of UGA Athletics and SEC Broadcast partners. The Senior Director will provide technical oversight and event coverage, facilitate live television broadcasts for both linear and stream productions and manage all control room and remote based broadcast technology.  | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
Experience with but not limited to the following: 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. Familiarization with the following equipment: Ross Acuity and Carbonite production switchers, Sony HSC 300 R and HDC 3200/3500 Cameras, Evertz routing, Telecast and Evertz fiber converters, Evertz Bravo., Riedel Intercom, Ross Xpresision CG, and Evertz MIV. Knowledge of the engineering requirements for live sports events. Ability to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels. | | Physical Demands |
Sitting, standing, seeing, hearing, squatting, bending, lifting 20lbs or more on occasion | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | Yes | | 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 |
Scheduling and coordination of broadcast events in control rooms and remote locations with internal and external production groups to ensure all productions meet schedules and configurations for multiple broadcasts simultaneously. Includes serving as the department liaison for broadcast partners to obtain and deliver requested broadcast and audio feeds. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Serve as the technical SEC Network point of contact and participate in regularly scheduled meetings and align our production capabilities with network operations. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Responsible for the identification, installation and modification, operation, repair and event day engineering for all control room-based technology in support of UGA Athletics in venue and broadcast partner production. Includes management of rolling five-year broadcast control room strategic plan and operation of third-party maintenance agreements. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Responsible for the identification, installation, modification, repair and event day engineering of all in venue video boards, LED boards and scoring and timing technology. Manages all video board, LED board, scoring and timing technology equipment including management of rolling five-and ten-year strategic plans used to keep technologies up to date and operational as well as third-party maintenance agreements. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Serve as the department technical and operational lead for all instant replay operations. Ensure designated instant replay technology is installed and operational per UGA Athletics and SEC standards and have prepared for game day staff to manage event operations. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Serve as the point person for technical operations and departmental capital projects that may include or affect existing broadcast technologies including but not limited to video boards, LED, other video, audio, communication and fiber pathway technologies. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

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

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