AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 82,800 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an AV IT Engineer 4 to support live event production for ACC Network, ESPN, and campus broadcasts. You will maintain broadcast infrastructure, lead technical responses during events, and collaborate with staff and students to deliver high‑quality productions.

Responsibilities span signal flow, control room systems, RTS/Dante networks, REMI workflows, and proactive maintenance, with a focus on reliability and compliant operations within NCAA/ACC

Job description

Position Summary

The AV IT Engineer 4 works with Cal’s Broadcast Operations Department to orchestrate live event production needs for events produced for ACC Network, ESPN, and other digital platforms. This position 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 role requires maintaining broadcast infrastructure, collaborating with full, part‑time, and student staff, and providing innovative solutions to complex problems within a fast‑paced, multi‑purpose space supporting an intercollegiate athletics program with 30 teams and 900 student‑athletes. A thorough understanding of the Intercollegiate Athletics mission and compliance with NCAA and ACC expectations is essential.

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 Studio 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 a 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—and 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; ability to communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical personnel at various levels and to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Self‑motivated and works independently and as part of a team; demonstrates problem‑solving skills, ability 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 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 staff and students to meet Cal and ACC standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience or training.

Salary & Benefits

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 and a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for UC benefits.

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

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check. Berkeley hires people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law‑enforcement or social service agencies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging these responsibilities.

Misconduct

Disclosure of any administrative or judicial decisions related to misconduct within the last seven years is required. UC policies on sexual harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.