Senior Broadcast Engineer

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Broadcast Engineer - Live Production & Media Systems is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IMG Academy’s athletics broadcast and live production systems. This role serves as the primary technical owner of streaming, video, audio, and broadcast infrastructure supporting live events, practices, and special productions. Operating within the Campus Technology group supporting the Athletics Department, this position focuses on hands-on engineering, system reliability, and technical execution rather than administrative oversight. The Broadcast Engineer works closely with sport programs, Marketing & Communications, and external vendors to ensure professional-grade, scalable, and dependable broadcast operations that meet competitive, recruiting, and fan-engagement needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
3–7 years in broadcast engineering, live production, or streaming environments
Strong knowledge of video/audio signal flow, sync, IP-based media systems, and streaming protocols
Hands-on experience with professional broadcast equipment and live production systems
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in live, high-pressure environments
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication and partnership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in athletics or multi-event environments preferred
Familiarity with system integration, vendor management, and stream performance optimization tools

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution of live and recorded productions; configure and operate cameras, switchers, audio consoles, replay, graphics, encoders; design and maintain signal flow; monitor stream performance; implement redundancy and troubleshoot real-time issues.
Own broadcast systems across venues, including IP video workflows, networking, encoders/decoders, intercom, and monitoring systems; coordinate upgrades, maintenance, and vendor integrations; partner with IT on network design, bandwidth, and security.
Manage athletics website CMS as it relates to media and broadcast; maintain integrations between streaming platforms and web properties; ensure accurate publishing of schedules and video content; troubleshoot playback and performance issues.
Develop SOPs, documentation, and engineering standards; train staff and users on production workflows and equipment usage.
Act as primary liaison across Athletics, IT, Marketing, and external partners; translate operational needs into technical solutions and support cross-functional initiatives.