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.

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

Comprehensive knowledge of television and radio engineering principles, including frequency allocation, electromagnetic wave propagation, radio signal measurements, and broadcast systems.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.Optional Offerings: 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.