Top 21 Sound & audio engineers & technicians Jobs in Berkeley, Ca

AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $82,800 - $110,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
13d
Audio Visual Technician (Freelance)
Verducci Event Productions —San Leandro, CA
- $22 - $60 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Event Live Audio Visual Technician
Merchants Exchange Productions —San Francisco, CA
- $33 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid sick time
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7d
Audio/Visual Crew
Clint Reilly Holdings —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid sick time
AV Technician — Corporate Live Events & Broadcast (Part-Time, On-Call)
Argus HD —San Francisco, CA
- $32 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Warehouse
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Event Technicians
The Lux Productions —Vallejo, CA
- $18 - $32 an hour
- Temporary
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Event Sr. Technical Lead, Audio Visual - Claremont Resort & Club
Encore Global —Berkeley, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
2d
Technical Engineer
Audacy, Inc. —San Francisco, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
AudioVisual Event Technician - Part-Time - San Francisco (Financial District), CA - (92)
Five-Star AudioVisual —San Francisco, CA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Paid sick time
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Event Technician, Audio Visual - San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Encore Global —San Francisco, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
2d
A/V Event Technician
Clint Reilly Holdings —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid sick time
Video Technician
Got Light —San Francisco, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Music Coordinator (Part-Time)
Golden State —San Francisco, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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AV Technical Event Producer
Got Light —San Francisco, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Schematics
- CAD
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Event Operations Supervisor, Audio Visual – Marriott Marquis, San Francisco
Encore Global —San Francisco, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Hotel
Event Production Technician
The Day Entertainment, LLC —Millbrae, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends only
- Hybrid work
- Fair chance
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Light Board Operator
Got Light —San Francisco, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
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Event Technical Lead, Audio Visual - San Francisco
Encore Global —Brisbane, CA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
2d
Senior Event Technical Lead, Audio Visual - Cavallo Point
Encore Global —Sausalito, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Hotel

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AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics

University of California Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$82,800 - $110,000 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Live event projects
Project development phase management
Project engineering
Equipment repair
Team leadership
Live event AV production projects
Equipment installation
Testing (project management phases)
Electrical technical documentation
Fiber optic network
Detail drawings
System design for system development
VLAN
Production systems
Managing design projects
Bidding project phase
Engineering project budget management
Working with students
Telecommunications systems
Design engineering
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Equipment inspection
Managing projects
Live production performance
Technical training
Budget preparation
Broadcast studio equipment operation
Equipment testing
Teaching
Electronic equipment testing

Full Job Description

AV Technician (5163C) Intercollegiate Athletics About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan , which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.

Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride .

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.

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