Title: Director, Broadcast & Digital Media

Employee Classification: Athletic Program 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 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

Oversees digital streaming production and operations for all Mean Green athletic events on MeanGreenSports.com and external digital broadcast entities. Produces content for all athletics video boards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in in related field and three 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

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters Degree.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Lead producer of ESPN broadcasts for UNT athletic events and other special events for digital distribution. 
• Oversee production and direction of video board operation for live sporting events. 
• Maintain equipment to ensure that all elements are working properly for live event coverage.
• Work with staff to ensure sponsorship fulfillment for live events and marquees.
• Produce content to be used externally for events, including highlight videos. Provide relevant feature video content to MeanGreenSports.com 
• Manage student workers on game day to ensure broadcast quality production. 
• Identify and cultivate pool of student workers freelancers to adequately staff all needs. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Varies based on season and sport assignments.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

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.