Auburn University · 12 hours ago
Broadcast Engineer
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$42K/yr - $91K/yr
1+ years expAuburn University is seeking full-time Broadcast Engineers to join their technology team within War Eagle Productions. This role supports live broadcast and in-venue productions by overseeing the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of video and audio systems for traditional television broadcasts and videoboard shows.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Assists with technical support for critical and on-air production systems
Assists in the repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast and IT equipment
Documents quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work
Assists in the service and maintenance of an active production facility
As an event-day crew member, responsible for oversight of student and TES staff assigned to each event
Assists as needed with the official SEC Network instant replay system
Assists as needed with live stream or broadcast of post-game and weekly press conferences
Assists with multiple aspects of Auburn Athletics videoboard and digital live production for SEC Network broadcasts
May be responsible for training and mentoring students in standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices
May manage all aspects of the production of live regular-season linear events in a collegiate setting according to required standards, protocols, and specifications
Creates training programs and processes for V1, E2, A1, A2
Assists in the hiring of TES employees and assists with the hiring of students into the War Eagle Productions Student Program
May be responsible for supervising others when working with linear ESPN events
Complies with all applicable National College Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties
Performs technical support for critical and on-air production systems
Responsible for repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast/IT equipment
Leads and participates in equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown
Works multiple aspects of Auburn Athletics videoboard and digital live production for SEC Network broadcasts
Manages all aspects of the production of live regular-season linear events in a collegiate setting according to required standards, protocols, and specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience OR
Associate's degree or vocational certificate + 3 years of experience OR
High school diploma or equivalent + 5 years of experience
Bachelor's degree + 2 year of experience OR
Associate's degree or vocational certificate + 4 years of experience OR
High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years of experience
Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV, Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems or related field
Experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service, or broadcast maintenance
Working knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment
Willingness and ability to train and mentor students in standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices
Familiarity with broadcast technology companies such as Sony, Ross, Evertz, Yamaha, etc
Demonstrated familiarity with IT concepts including networking and server applications
Ability to work outside regular work hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems
Willingness to learn broadcast and IT applications
Intermediate knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment
Knowledge of broadcast technology companies such as Sony, Ross, Evertz, Yamaha, etc
Knowledge of IT concepts including networking and server applications
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (75)
2024 (83)
2023 (79)
2022 (50)
2021 (50)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
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