Assistant Director, Broadcast Media

Title: Assistant Director, Broadcast Media

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics Facilities-220410

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE: 1.000000

About Us - Values Overview:Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department SummaryThe University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.
Position OverviewThe role of Assistant Director of Broadcast Media is to assist the Director of Broadcast Media in all tasks. This includes assisting ESPN broadcasts, video board production, editing highlights, and creating video content for the web and social media. The Assistant Director of Broadcast Media helps supervise the student workers in our Game Day Crew. During live productions the Assistant Director helps give out tasks and teach the student workers what to do.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree. Knowledge of multicamera production and signal flow. Effective written and oral communication skills and computer skills. Video experience working in collegiate athletics or professional sports, or other sports related video field Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Proficiency with Adobe CS Suite (or similar nonlinear video editing software), After Effects, and Photoshop. Working knowledge of video equipment (cameras, tripods, editing platforms, postproduction programs/techniques, etc.).
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:Assist in producing live sports coverage of Football, Men's Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, and Softball Assist with management of all video board content for more than 100 events per year in multiple venues Assist in the hiring, training and development of game day staff for production of live events Create post game highlight videos and capture individual highlights as needed Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise before or during a broadcast Assist in producing ESPN productions by gathering assets and identifying storylines for the broadcast
Physical Requirements:Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:Elevated temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Low temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Work Schedule:Varies based on season and sport assignments.
Driving University Vehicle:Yes
Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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