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Power the Show Behind the Scenes — Join War Eagle Productions
Auburn Athletics is seeking full-time Broadcast Engineers to join the expanded 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. Broadcast Engineers collaborate closely with production staff, mentor student engineers on live production best practices, recommend and evaluate new equipment, and ensure all technical needs are met for each event. The position emphasizes proficient knowledge of video and audio routing within a fiber- and IP-based SMPTE 2110 infrastructure. The position also emphasizes a working knowledge of Dante networking, and the opportunity to work as A1 or A2 while working with multichannel mixes and remote audio feeds for SEC Network broadcasts.
Responsibilities:
Level I
- Assists with technical support for critical and on-air production systems. Ability to back-up or assist non-critical systems and IT and PC gear, including installation, problem correction, removal, and replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure the continuation of on-air transmission.
- Assists in the repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast and IT equipment. This includes equipment within the production facilities such as control rooms and athletic venues (cameras, switchers, audio mixers, multi-viewers, intercom system, monitors, graphic equipment, server/playback, etc.) and related supporting infrastructure in War Eagle Production facilities (Video routers and IP Networks, RF/fiber transmission, tally, signal processing gear, etc.). Depending on your location, maintenance/repair of broadcast equipment (field cameras, mixers, microphones, lights, etc.) may be required.
- Documents quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. Ensures sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with War Eagle Production management to order and track inventory.
- Assists in the service and maintenance of an active production facility. Leads and participates in equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown. Assists in coordination between War Eagle Productions and outside broadcast production trucks.
- 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. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, A2.
- 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. Functions in a variety of roles depending on skillset, schedule, and desired outcomes. Includes leading/supervising staff in all aspects of production. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, and A2.
- 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.
Level II
(The scope of duties for this position encompasses all responsibilities of Level I, plus the expanded functions required at Level II)
- Performs technical support for critical and on-air production systems. Ability to back-up or assist non-critical systems and IT and PC gear, including installation, problem correction, removal/replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure the continuation of on-air transmission.
- Responsible for repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast/IT equipment. This includes equipment within the production facilities such as control rooms and athletic venues (cameras, switchers, audio mixers, multi-viewers, intercom system, monitors, graphic equipment, server/playback, etc.) and related supporting infrastructure in War Eagle Production facilities (Video routers and IP Networks, RF/fiber transmission, tally, signal processing gear, etc.). Depending on your location, maintenance/repair of broadcast equipment (field cameras, mixers, microphones, lights, etc.) may be required.
- Leads and participates in equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown. Assists in coordination between War Eagle Productions and outside broadcast production trucks. 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.
- Works multiple aspects of Auburn Athletics videoboard and digital live production for SEC Network broadcasts. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, A2.
- Manages all aspects of the production of live regular-season linear events in a collegiate setting according to required standards, protocols, and specifications. Functions in a variety of roles depending on skillset, schedule, and desired outcomes. Includes leading/supervising staff in all aspects of production. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, and A2.
Will be required to work nights and weekends for events
Qualifications
Level I
- 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
Level II
- Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR
- Associate’s degree or vocational certificate + 4 years of experience OR
- High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years of experience
Scope of Degree: Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV, Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems or related field.
Scope of Experience: Experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service, or broadcast maintenance.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Level I
- Working knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment. This includes broadcast and server-based systems, data networking (e.g., routers, switches), and other comparable equipment within an SMPTE 2110 and Dante-equipped broadcast facility. (Beginner proficiency)
- 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.
Level II
(Requires proficiency in all Level I competencies, in addition to those specific to Level II)
- Intermediate knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment. This includes broadcast and server-based systems, data networking (e.g., routers, switches), and other comparable equipment within a SMPTE 2110 and Dante-equipped broadcast facility.
- Knowledge of broadcast technology companies such as Sony, Ross, Evertz, Yamaha, etc.
- Knowledge of IT concepts including networking and server applications.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Pay Range: USD $42,220.00 - USD $91,400.00 /Yr.
Overview:
Power the Show Behind the Scenes — Join War Eagle Productions
Auburn Athletics is seeking full-time Broadcast Engineers to join the expanded 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. Broadcast Engineers collaborate closely with production staff, mentor student engineers on live production best practices, recommend and evaluate new equipment, and ensure all technical needs are met for each event. The position emphasizes proficient knowledge of video and audio routing within a fiber- and IP-based SMPTE 2110 infrastructure. The position also emphasizes a working knowledge of Dante networking, and the opportunity to work as A1 or A2 while working with multichannel mixes and remote audio feeds for SEC Network broadcasts.
Responsibilities:
Level I
- Assists with technical support for critical and on-air production systems. Ability to back-up or assist non-critical systems and IT and PC gear, including installation, problem correction, removal, and replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure the continuation of on-air transmission.
- Assists in the repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast and IT equipment. This includes equipment within the production facilities such as control rooms and athletic venues (cameras, switchers, audio mixers, multi-viewers, intercom system, monitors, graphic equipment, server/playback, etc.) and related supporting infrastructure in War Eagle Production facilities (Video routers and IP Networks, RF/fiber transmission, tally, signal processing gear, etc.). Depending on your location, maintenance/repair of broadcast equipment (field cameras, mixers, microphones, lights, etc.) may be required.
- Documents quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. Ensures sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with War Eagle Production management to order and track inventory.
- Assists in the service and maintenance of an active production facility. Leads and participates in equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown. Assists in coordination between War Eagle Productions and outside broadcast production trucks.
- 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. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, A2.
- 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. Functions in a variety of roles depending on skillset, schedule, and desired outcomes. Includes leading/supervising staff in all aspects of production. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, and A2.
- 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.
Level II
(The scope of duties for this position encompasses all responsibilities of Level I, plus the expanded functions required at Level II)
- Performs technical support for critical and on-air production systems. Ability to back-up or assist non-critical systems and IT and PC gear, including installation, problem correction, removal/replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure the continuation of on-air transmission.
- Responsible for repair, calibration, and installation of audio & video broadcast/IT equipment. This includes equipment within the production facilities such as control rooms and athletic venues (cameras, switchers, audio mixers, multi-viewers, intercom system, monitors, graphic equipment, server/playback, etc.) and related supporting infrastructure in War Eagle Production facilities (Video routers and IP Networks, RF/fiber transmission, tally, signal processing gear, etc.). Depending on your location, maintenance/repair of broadcast equipment (field cameras, mixers, microphones, lights, etc.) may be required.
- Leads and participates in equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown. Assists in coordination between War Eagle Productions and outside broadcast production trucks. 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.
- Works multiple aspects of Auburn Athletics videoboard and digital live production for SEC Network broadcasts. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, A2.
- Manages all aspects of the production of live regular-season linear events in a collegiate setting according to required standards, protocols, and specifications. Functions in a variety of roles depending on skillset, schedule, and desired outcomes. Includes leading/supervising staff in all aspects of production. Positions worked could include but are not limited to EIC, V1, E2, A1, and A2.
Will be required to work nights and weekends for events
Qualifications
Level I
- 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
Level II
- Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR
- Associate’s degree or vocational certificate + 4 years of experience OR
- High school diploma or equivalent + 6 years of experience
Scope of Degree: Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV, Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems or related field.
Scope of Experience: Experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service, or broadcast maintenance.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Level I
- Working knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment. This includes broadcast and server-based systems, data networking (e.g., routers, switches), and other comparable equipment within an SMPTE 2110 and Dante-equipped broadcast facility. (Beginner proficiency)
- 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.
Level II
(Requires proficiency in all Level I competencies, in addition to those specific to Level II)
- Intermediate knowledge of technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT-centric environment. This includes broadcast and server-based systems, data networking (e.g., routers, switches), and other comparable equipment within a SMPTE 2110 and Dante-equipped broadcast facility.
- Knowledge of broadcast technology companies such as Sony, Ross, Evertz, Yamaha, etc.
- Knowledge of IT concepts including networking and server applications.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Broadcast Engineer
Target employers with active broadcast infrastructure
Television networks, sports broadcasters, and streaming companies maintain large technical teams and sponsor visas regularly. These employers budget for engineering talent and are more likely to support OPT extensions and future H-1B petitions than smaller production houses.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Broadcast Engineer roles typically fall under CIP codes for electrical engineering or computer engineering. Confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer. A qualifying classification gives you 24 additional months beyond standard OPT, significantly extending your runway.
Emphasize hands-on technical skills in your application
Employers prioritize candidates who can operate broadcast systems, signal routing equipment, and live production infrastructure. List specific platforms you've worked with, whether from internships, student productions, or campus broadcast labs, to stand out from general candidates.
Apply to employers before your OPT start date
Broadcast Engineer hiring cycles can be slow, especially at large networks with structured onboarding. Start applications at least three months before your OPT authorization begins so an offer and E-Verify enrollment can be processed without gaps in authorization.
Understand the E-Verify requirement for STEM OPT
To work on a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before signing an offer letter. Most major broadcasters and media companies already participate, but smaller production vendors sometimes do not.
Use your university's broadcast facilities to build experience
Student television stations, campus radio, and media production programs give you verifiable experience with professional broadcast equipment. Hiring managers in this field value demonstrated hands-on exposure, and campus work counts toward your technical portfolio.
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Do Broadcast Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many Broadcast Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, depending on how your degree and job duties are classified. Roles tied to electrical engineering, computer engineering, or telecommunications systems typically qualify. You'll need to confirm with your DSO that your degree's CIP code aligns with the position before applying for the extension.
How do I find Broadcast Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, making it straightforward to identify Broadcast Engineer roles at employers willing to sponsor. Rather than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces positions from companies already open to hiring international students on work authorization.
Can I work as a Broadcast Engineer on day-one OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT authorization allows you to work full-time as a Broadcast Engineer for up to 12 months after graduation. Your employer must enroll in E-Verify regardless of whether you're on standard OPT or a STEM extension. Make sure your job offer is in a field directly related to your degree to maintain valid OPT status.
What types of employers hire Broadcast Engineers on OPT?
Television networks, cable companies, streaming platforms, live sports broadcasters, and post-production facilities all hire Broadcast Engineers. Government broadcasters and public media organizations also hire in this role. Employers with large technical infrastructure teams tend to have more experience navigating OPT paperwork and are generally more comfortable sponsoring international candidates.
What happens to my OPT status if my Broadcast Engineer contract ends between projects?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for standard OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT, cumulative across your entire authorization period. Short gaps between broadcast contracts are permissible, but you must report employment changes to your DSO promptly. Extended gaps beyond the unemployment limits can invalidate your OPT status, so securing your next role quickly matters.
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