Broadcast Engineer
About the role
Love live sports, cutting-edge broadcast technology, and creating unforgettable fan experiences? San Diego State University Athletics is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to help power the broadcasts behind Aztec Athletics. In this role, you'll help deliver high-quality live productions by supporting the broadcast systems and technology that bring SDSU Athletics to audiences on campus and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Support the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of broadcast and audiovisual systems for live athletic events.
- Cook up technical production activities, including live broadcasts, remote productions, and videoboard operations.
- Partner with campus departments, vendors, and broadcast partners to maintain reliable and innovative production systems.
- Mentor student assistants and production staff while supporting technical documentation, equipment management, and future broadcast initiatives.
Requirements
- Entry to this classification requires 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.
- The necessary background to perform this work is normally attained through a college degree program in a related field or a combination of technical training and experience.
- In addition, incumbents may be required to obtain a general Radio/Television license and/or a certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of television and radio engineering principles, including frequency allocation, electromagnetic wave propagation, radio signal measurements, and broadcast systems.
- Knowledge of federal communications regulations and experience applying applicable industry standards.
- Experience with digital and analog electronics, audio/visual systems, and troubleshooting broadcast equipment.
- Familiarity with cable, fiber, microwave, and satellite networks, including the underlying technologies that support broadcast operations.
- Experience using computerized broadcast, television production, and webcasting systems, including video server technology.
- Experience planning, operating, maintaining, and supporting television and radio broadcasting facilities.
- Demonstrated success interpreting and applying state and federal communications regulations.
- Experience providing technical guidance, training, and support to staff and student employees in a collaborative environment.
Skills
- Strong technical skills in television and radio engineering.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Benefits
- Generous time off.
- Retirement plan with retiree healthcare.
- Health coverage options.
- Tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional offerings such as FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal, and pet plans.
- Campus & Community access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
Pay
Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,877–$8,561/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $6,750/month.
Schedule
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., This position is expected to work a varied schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support departmental operations, programs, and special events.