AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

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.

This position is responsible for maintaining all broadcast infrastructure and collaborating with full, part-time, and student staff. The AV IT Engineer 4 provides innovative solutions to complex problems within a fast-paced, multi-purpose space supporting an intercollegiate athletics program with 30 teams and 900 student-athletes. This role requires a thorough understanding of the Intercollegiate Athletics mission and goals, as well as compliance with all NCAA and ACC expectations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: July 29, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

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 Strawberry Creek Studios 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 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. 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. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able 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 to 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, VLAN's, 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 various staff and students to meet Cal and ACC standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

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.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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 due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire 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 the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.