AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 924,048 - 1,227,600; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley's Broadcast Operations seeks an AV IT Engineer 4 to manage live event production for ACC Network, ESPN, and campus streams. You’ll ensure all broadcast equipment operates reliably, set up systems, and support staff at Bishop Ranch and Cal Studios.

You will design signal paths, maintain REMI workflows, configure control rooms, and collaborate with vendors, IT, and facilities to modernize campus broadcasting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience leading AV projects from scope to installation.
• Knowledge of broadcast control room engineering and maintenance.
• Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment.
• Familiarity with NCAA/ACC expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical execution and engineering support for live broadcasts, streams, studio productions, and videoboard shows.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot end-to-end signal paths and REMI workflows.
• Configure, operate, and maintain production control room systems and AV IT infrastructure.
• Administer campus-wide RTS communications infrastructure and coordinate with vendors and facilities.

Skills

Broadcast systems design

Signal flow expertise

Dante audio transport

REM I workflows

Project management

Strong communication

Electrical theory

Cable and networking

Studio production

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Ross production equipment

RTS systems

Evertz

Calrec production equipment

Job description

Overview

At the University of California, Berkeley, we foster a community where everyone can thrive. We support professional development and aim to attract talented staff and students who contribute to our strategic plan and excellence across disciplines.

Departmental Overview: The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics comprises more than 275 staff and coaches, sponsoring 30 varsity sports programs with more than 850 student-athletes participating in NCAA programs annually.

Position Summary

The AV IT Engineer 4 works with Cal's Broadcast Operations Department to orchestrate live event production for events produced for ACC Network, ESPN, and other digital platforms. This role serves as a self-motivated, team-oriented problem solver responsible for ensuring all broadcast equipment is in good working order, properly set up, and operated appropriately. The position maintains all broadcast infrastructure and collaborates with full-time, part-time, and student staff. It provides innovative solutions to complex problems in a fast-paced, multi-purpose space supporting an intercollegiate athletics program with 30 teams and 900 student-athletes. It requires a thorough understanding of the Intercollegiate Athletics mission and goals and compliance with NCAA and ACC expectations.

Responsibilities

• Broadcast Systems Operations & Live Event Support – 25% Provide technical execution and engineering support for all live broadcasts, streams, podcasts, studio productions, and videoboard shows. Serve as the primary technical responder during events, ensuring all production systems remain operational and meet ESPN, ACC, and Strawberry Creek Studios quality standards.
• Signal Flow, Transmission & REMI Infrastructure – 25% Design, maintain, and troubleshoot end-to-end signal paths connecting campus venues to centralized production facilities. Manage contribution feeds, transmission systems, fiber infrastructure, JPEG-XS encoding/decoding, Dante audio transport, and REMI workflows supporting Bishop Ranch operations.
• Control Room & Production Technology – 20% Configure, operate, and maintain production control room systems including switchers, replay servers, graphics engines, multiviewers, audio consoles, monitoring systems, and associated production technology. Ensure systems are configured properly and optimized for live production workflows.
• Communications & RTS Ecosystem – 15% Administer and support the campus-wide RTS communications infrastructure, including ODIN frames, keypanels, beltpacks, announcer systems, IFB workflows, and truck integration. Develop and maintain communication architectures that support multiple simultaneous productions across campus venues and Bishop Ranch.
• Preventive Maintenance & System Reliability – 5% Establish and execute preventative maintenance programs for all broadcast equipment and infrastructure. Monitor system performance, perform repairs, coordinate service needs, manage firmware/software updates, and ensure all systems maintain operational readiness throughout the year.
• Engineering Documentation & Asset Management – 5% Develop and maintain signal-flow diagrams, technical drawings, patch maps, rack elevations, equipment inventories, maintenance records, and engineering standards. Track equipment lifecycle, warranty status, replacement schedules, and operational history.
• Strategic Planning, Capital Projects & Vendor Coordination – 5% Support long-term technology planning, facility upgrades, and broadcast infrastructure projects. Collaborate with vendors, integrators, IT, facilities, and production leadership to evaluate emerging technologies, manage implementation projects, and support Cal Studios' future growth and modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Strong creativity and problem-solving abilities to apply principles, practices, and procedures within the discipline to complete difficult assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to create AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of AV principles and practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing phases of AV projects including obtaining scope, budget, planning, design, bid preparation, installation, inspection, testing and final walk through. Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics theory with emphasis on audio, video and communications circuitry, AV IT control systems and signal flow. Knowledge of acoustic design theory.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills needed to assume responsibility for accomplishment of project objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of audio, video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of AV IT design and field implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project or team and to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation and professionalism.
• Expert understanding of broadcast control room engineering for live event production and equipment maintenance. Familiarity with Ross, RTS, Evertz, Calrec production equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Calrec audio systems and Dante workflow.
• Understanding of multi-layer networking, VLANs, and basic IP protocol.
• Familiarity with Sony, Canon, Fuji, and PTZ broadcast cameras and lenses.
• Knowledge of modern broadcast cabling infrastructure including SMPTE, LC/ST Fiber, Cat6.
• Ability to teach and work with various staff and students to meet Cal and ACC standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $82,800-$110,000.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.