University of Kentucky
Director, Digital Studio
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $72K - $119K
💻 Other
🗓️ July 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead digital media operations including live event workflows and media transmission for the UK Digital Studio.
- Manage a team of staff and student employees in a 24/7 production environment.
- Develop training, workflows, and technical documentation for digital media operations.
- Require 6+ years of experience in digital media distribution, transmission engineering, or live streaming leadership.
- Strong skills in broadcast technologies, troubleshooting digital transmission and streaming issues.
- Familiarity with university LMS, digital asset management, and cloud-based media solutions.
- Availability for occasional evening, weekend work, and travel as needed.
- Salary range: $72,405 - $119,496 per year.
- Required education: Bachelor’s degree (BA).
- Collaborate with College of Communication and Information, UK Athletics, and JMI Sports as key stakeholders.
Director, Digital Studio Full Description
Requisition Number | RE50986
Working Title |
Department Name | 3DH00:Auxiliary Services Administration
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 49
Salary Range | $72,405-119,496/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion.
Shift | 40 hours; Monday-Friday; and may be required to work weekends and other nontraditional work hours. Travel will be required.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky seeks a visionary and pragmatic Director of Digital Media Operations to lead digital media distribution across academic, research, and public engagement initiatives. This key leadership role oversees live-streamed events, digital content production, and media transmission for UK’s Digital Studio, a unique collaboration among the College of Communication and Information, UK Athletics, and JMI Sports. The Director will drive strategic planning and technical operations, serving as the lead subject matter expert in live event workflows, while fostering hands-on learning for students and ensuring high-quality production across platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of broadcast technologies, exceptional leadership, and the ability to balance academic goals with high-profile production demands. They will manage a 24/7 production environment, develop training and workflows, and lead a team to deliver seamless digital media experiences. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence, the Director will help position the UK Digital Studio as a national model for media education and professional production.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
6+ years of experience in digital media distribution, transmission engineering, or live streaming operations in a leadership capacity. Experience managing technical teams, including staff and student employees. Ability to design, implement, and manage media infrastructure projects from concept through deployment. Familiarity with university learning management systems (LMS), digital asset management (DAM), and cloud-based media solutions. Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve digital transmission, network, and streaming issues to maintain smooth on-air operations. Experience with technical writing, system documentation, and training development for digital media operations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners. Availability for on-site support at the UK Digital Studio, including occasional evening and weekend coverage based on event schedules.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/28/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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