BROADCAST AND AV SPECIALIST

JOB GOAL:

To assist the Television Services team by performing advanced technical duties involving the operation, maintenance, installation, support, and production of district broadcast, multimedia, audio visual, streaming, IPTV, and AV-over-IP systems throughout the District. To support television production operations, live event productions, professional audio systems, digital media platforms, and audiovisual technology infrastructure throughout the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in Broadcast Technology, Electronics Technology, Information Technology, Audio Visual Technology, Telecommunications, Digital Media, or related field. Three (3) years of experience supporting professional AV, broadcast, multimedia, live production, or related technology systems. Experience operating professional audio, video, and broadcast equipment. Valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record. Preferred: CTS, Dante, Extron, or equivalent certifications; experience with Studio production equipment, IPTV, AV-over-IP, live event production, digital audio consoles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of broadcast systems, digital audio consoles, DSP systems, wireless microphones, Dante networking, IPTV, streaming, AV-over-IP, production switchers, PTZ cameras, media distribution systems, and networking fundamentals. Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, document, and support multimedia systems and read technical drawings and signal flow diagrams.

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Broadcast Operations and A/V Engineer, or assigned administrator

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for school-based television studios and district Broadcast production facilities. Support instructional staff in the operation of television production technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving production switchers, graphics systems, video routing, recording systems, cameras, streaming platforms, and associated studio technologies. Train teachers, media specialists, and school-based personnel in the operation of television studio, multimedia, and broadcast systems, as assigned. Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of broadcast, multimedia, audio visual, IPTV, and AV-over-IP systems. Configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot professional sound reinforcement systems. Support digital audio consoles, DSP processors, wireless microphone systems, RF distribution systems, assistive listening systems, and Dante audio networks. Support district IPTV, streaming, digital signage, and media distribution systems. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot AV-over-IP technologies including encoders, decoders, and network-connected displays. Assist with multimedia system installations, upgrades, testing, commissioning, and project implementation. Maintain equipment inventories, technical documentation, rack elevations, system diagrams, and operational procedures. Provide technical assistance and training to district staff and school-based personnel. Support live and recorded productions for School Board meetings, workshops, district events, graduations, and special productions. Operate cameras, PTZ cameras, production switchers, graphics systems, recording systems, and streaming platforms. Support television studio operations, control room operations, and field production activities. Work evenings, weekends, and on-call assignments as necessary to support district operations and special events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Board approved: 10/27/2026

SALARY SCHEDULE:

SAMP

PAY GRADE:

D06

SHORT TITLE: INM029

STATE JOB CODE: 62022

Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr School District of Manatee County