Broadcast and Audio-Visual Engineer

Ball Arena•Commerce City, CO

17h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Broadcast & Audio-Visual Engineer operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and continually improves broadcast, audio-visual, production control room, and venue technology systems at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and other KSE facilities as needed. Reporting to the Chief Broadcast Engineer, the position provides technical support for live broadcasts, control room operations, video display systems, IPTV/CATV infrastructure, digital signage, venue presentation technologies, audio systems, and network-connected media systems. The engineer works closely with Engineering, Venue Operations, Broadcast Services, Event Services, Production, and Information Technology teams to support reliable systems for live events, guest experiences, and broadcast productions. The position also supports event readiness and live-event troubleshooting, maintains technical documentation and equipment records, and assists with infrastructure upgrades, project implementation, vendor coordination, procurement, operational standards, and technical training. Work may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on business and event requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience supporting broadcast engineering, audio-visual technologies, production systems, or related technical environments.
Experience troubleshooting broadcast equipment, signal distribution systems, electronics, and venue technology systems.
Working knowledge of audio, video, control, and network-connected media systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and operational procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-related schedules.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of broadcast engineering and professional audio-visual technologies.
Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, project management, and documentation abilities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in time-sensitive situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational demands.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure live-event environments.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and disciplines.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Audio Visual Technology, Information Technology, Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.
CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D, SBE, or equivalent industry certification.
Experience supporting professional sports, entertainment venues, broadcast operations, or large-scale live-event environments.
Experience with Daktronics display systems, IPTV/CATV systems, digital signage platforms, and LED technologies.
Experience supporting Video-over-IP, media transport, broadcast networking, streaming, and IP-based production systems.
Experience with Ross, Evertz, Riedel, Lawo, Q-SYS, Biamp, Crestron, Cisco, or similar technologies.
Experience with fiber optic infrastructure and low-voltage systems.
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot broadcast switchers, replay systems, routing systems, multiviewers, monitoring systems, intercom systems, and transmission equipment.
Support studio operations, control room workflows, remote productions, and media distribution activities.
Configure and maintain video, audio, and data signal paths.
Assist with commissioning and acceptance testing of newly installed broadcast systems.
Maintain Daktronics video boards, LED displays, IPTV displays, digital signage, scoring systems, and venue presentation equipment.
Diagnose and repair audio systems, display technologies, and associated control systems.
Support event presentation technologies for sporting events, concerts, and special events.
Assist with content routing, display configuration, video processing, and signal distribution.
Install, terminate, test, label, and document fiber optic, Cat5e/Cat6, SDI, HDMI, audio, video, and control-system cabling.
Support network-connected audio-visual endpoints and broadcast support systems.
Maintain equipment inventories, rack elevations, signal-flow drawings, and technical documentation.
Support infrastructure replacement and technology modernization projects.
Perform event-readiness inspections and operational testing before events.
Provide real-time troubleshooting and technical support during live events and broadcasts.
Participate in rehearsals, setup activities, and operational testing procedures.
Coordinate with production teams, venue personnel, engineers, contractors, and event operators to support event execution.
Create maintenance records, service reports, and work-order documentation.
Track equipment performance and assist with replacement planning.
Support project implementation, vendor coordination, and technology procurement activities.
Assist in establishing operational standards and technical training resources.