Broadcast Engineer

Agupdate; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,524 - 102,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

CalPERS retirement

Educational benefits

Job summary

Agupdate seeks a skilled audiovisual engineer to help create and deliver radio and television productions for university athletics. This is a full‑time, one‑year temporary role with eligibility for the standard benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Technical Services to operate broadcast facilities and support events across campus venues, while training student staff and maintaining high levels of

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience as an audiovisual engineer.
• Two years of related technical training may be substituted for the required education.
• Strong knowledge of television facilities and broadcast studios operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and delivery of radio and television production for campus athletics programs.
• Support special events in athletic venues under direction of the Director of Technical Services.

Skills

Television & radio engineering

AV systems knowledge

Cable, fiber & microwave networks

Customer service & diplomacy

Training student staff

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Two years of related technical training may substitute for education

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services for the Performing Arts Center, this position will assist in the creation and delivery of radio and television production for the campus athletics programs as well as special events that occur in our athletic venues. The role is a full‑time, one‑year temporary position and the successful candidate is eligible for the full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and CalPERS retirement.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of television and radio engineering practices, methods, and current trends, including frequency allocation, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio signal strength measurements and tolerances.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital and analog electronics theory and troubleshooting, and of audio/visual systems.
• Working knowledge of cable, fiber, microwave networks, and satellite systems, including the underlying theories and principles.
• Ability to plan, lay out, operate, and maintain television and radio broadcasting facilities.
• Ability to train, instruct, and provide direction to student assistants and other technical staff.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and equivalent to three years of progressively responsible experience as an audiovisual engineer, including all phases of operation and maintenance of television facilities and broadcast studios. Two years of related technical training may be substituted for the required education.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,524 – $76,322 Per Year

Classification Range: $70,524 – $102,732 Per Year

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment.

Background Check Requirement

Applicants must satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, as a condition of employment. Failure to complete the check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.