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.

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.