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

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The 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 Overview

The 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 Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters 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.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.