Athletics Production Services Engineer

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. The Production Systems Engineer proactively identifies risks improves workflows and ensures system integrity for live productions and streaming initiatives.

This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President Broadcast and Live Event Productions.

• 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in collegiate athletics or a professional sports environment.
• Understanding of signal flow video standards streaming protocols and broadcast infrastructure.
• Experience documenting technical systems and developing standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with live production environments that require coordination with conference or network partners.

Required Criminal Background Check- level 1