Pac-12 Enterprises is hiring: Lead Broadcast Engineer in San Ramon

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Collaborate, partner, and train alongside the larger Engineering team to achieve the following goals:

Project Commissioning & Collaboration:

Collaborate with Pac-12 engineering, 3rd-party clients, and systems integrator teams to commission Production Control Rooms (PCRs), Audio Control Rooms (ACRs), Tape rooms, and related facilities.

On-Campus Infrastructure Support:

Maintain occasional presence at 3rd-party clients in other Bay Area locations to provide hands‑on engineering support for venue-based production infrastructure and local campus workflows. This includes the physical troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of broadcast systems within campus venues to ensure seamless execution of live productions.

Support

live events independently.

Perform various broadcast engineering support duties

for all live SR Enterprises broadcasts as first‑line support for Production, Post‑Production, Transmission, and Media Management teams.

Participate in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, technical support, and repair

of broadcast technologies, television production, and IT equipment.

Requirements:
Foundational Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Minimum of one year of experience within a professional engineering or broadcast maintenance environment, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Broadcast/Communications Technology, or a related technical field.

Industry Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of IP technology principles and core broadcast engineering standards.

Communication & Presence:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain a consistent on‑campus presence to support venue-based infrastructure.

Technical Expertise (Broadcast & IP)

Signal Transport & CODECs:

Proficiency in (or the ability to master) hardware and cloud‑based CODECs (e.g., Nevion, Evertz, Haivision, AWS Elemental) utilizing protocols such as J2K, H.264, HEVC, HLS, RTMP, RTP‑FEC, SRT, RIST, and ZIXI.

Production Infrastructure:

Expertise in managing and troubleshooting Production Control Room (PCR) and studio systems, including video routing, switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, graphics, and studio automation.

Workflow Systems:

Experience in the setup, configuration, and support of file‑based workflow systems, Media Asset Management (MAM), and Remote Integration (REMI) production models.

Systems & Network Administration

Networking Fundamentals:

Practical skills in router and switch configuration, as well as network diagnostics using tools like traceroute, ping, and nmap.

Server Administration:

Foundational knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments.

Cloud Services:

Working exposure to core AWS services, specifically S3, EC2, and CloudFront.

Operational Tools & Standards

Documentation & Design:

Proficiency in AutoCAD for technical system documentation.

Project Management:

Experience utilizing Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms for task tracking and technical documentation.

Collaboration Suites:

Fluent in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar) for departmental coordination.

Physical & Scheduling Demands

Physical Ability:

Capacity to lift and maneuver A/V equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Availability:

Must be available for 24/7 emergency response, on‑call rotations, and weekend support for onsite live events.

Additional Responsibilities & Professional Attributes
Interpersonal & Communication

Relationship Management:

Maintain and foster positive professional relationships with internal production teams, external vendors, and campus partners.

Communication:

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical issues for non‑technical stakeholders.

Sports Enthusiast:

Leverage a deep knowledge of and passion for sports to better anticipate the needs of live athletic productions and enhance the viewer experience.

Operational Availability & Physical Demands

Event & Emergency Support:

Flexibility to work weekends and remain on‑call 24/7 to provide immediate technical support for escalated issues during live broadcasts.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely lift, transport, and install Audio/Visual and networking equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in various field and studio environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Broadcast Engineering, Communications Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.

COMPENSATION
The exact salary will depend on the successful candidate’s location, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

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