Athletics Production Services Engineer
Responsibilities
- Set up and configure cameras, audio equipment, control room systems, intercom systems, routing, and related production infrastructure for live events and rehearsals.
- Run and manage cabling for video, audio, data, and communications systems in accordance with production needs and safety standards.
- Conduct pre-event technical testing, full signal flow verification, and system checks to ensure readiness for live execution.
- Test control room systems including routing, switchers, playback systems, communications, monitoring, and recording equipment prior to doors opening.
- Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively during rehearsals and live events.
- Review production documents and event requirements to identify potential technical conflicts, asset gaps, or equipment limitations prior to event day.
- Ensure reliable transmission and connectivity for live streams to conference, ESPN, and institutional digital and social media platforms.
- Support encoding, transmission verification, and delivery confirmation of live streams across required distribution channels.
- Maintain and support production infrastructure including firmware updates, calibration, and hardware adjustments.
- Document system configurations, wiring paths, testing results, and troubleshooting procedures to support operational continuity.
- Aid in equipment inventory tracking, storage organization, and readiness of all engineering assets.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend workflow enhancements to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with Production Services, Broadcast, Marketing, and Event Operations teams to ensure technical alignment and event readiness.
- Support and mentor student technicians and part-time staff in proper setup, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Remain available during live events to respond to real-time technical needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technical media, broadcasting, engineering technology, or related field, or a combination of education and relevant professional experience as a substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in broadcast engineering, live event technical support, or production systems support.
- Demonstrated ability to set up, test, and troubleshoot video, audio, signal routing, and control room systems.
- Working knowledge of camera systems, audio consoles, switchers, intercom systems, signal flow, and basic networking.
- Experience supporting live stream encoding and outbound transmission workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in fast-paced live production environments.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays aligned with athletics event schedules.
About the Role
The Production Systems Engineer is responsible for the setup, configuration, testing, and technical readiness of production systems that support live athletic events and broadcasts for University of South Florida Athletics. This role ensures cameras, audio systems, control rooms, cabling infrastructure, signal paths, and related technologies are properly installed, tested, and performance ready before and during events. Working closely with production, event, and marketing teams, this position plays a critical role in maintaining technical reliability and operational readiness across all sports and event types.
Benefits
This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Broadcast and Live Event Productions. The University of South Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.