Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast and Live Event Production
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Athletics
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 230505/10-933
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The position of Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast and Live Event
Production will oversee all broadcast productions, serve as the athletic
department’s primary engineer for broadcasts and manage all video production
for external events in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Under the general direction
of the Associate Athletic Director, External Relations, this position will be
responsible for:
Overseeing all Duquesne-produced
live-event broadcasting (streamed and linear) and serving as the primary point
of contact for all nationally-broadcast events
In-arena event production (i.e. video
boards) for all home contests, NCAA or conference championships and University
events (e.g. graduations, admitted students’ days, DUQ days, etc.)
(supplementary income provided for non-university or NCAA)
Primary technology contact for all external
events hosted within the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Maintenance, upkeep and replacement of
department equipment specifically those items that are critical to video board
operations and broadcasting.
Directs and oversees all elements of
video production for distribution across various channels
Overseeing undergraduate students and
interns including recruiting, training, scheduling and managing day-to-day
responsibilities on event day
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overseeing
live-event production
Directs the production of live
broadcasts for all home athletics events (approximately 60-70 per academic
year)
Serves at the primary point of contact for all broadcast talent including
staffing events
Oversees all equipment maintenance,
staffing, script planning, graphics, corporate integrations and in-broadcast
feature videos
Elevating event productions to include
appropriate storytelling, highlight packages, intro-shots and graphics
Oversees the entire production from
setup to strike
Oversees the continued care and
maintenance of a production trailer
Serves as the primary point of contact
for all nationally-broadcast events
Updating of all graphics packages on a yearly basis or as required by broadcast
partners
NOTE: Candidates for this position MUST
be able to produce an ESPN+ streamed broadcast from start to finish with
minimal to no training
Engineering & Equipment
Maintenance
Serves as the department’s technology
engineer providing maintenance, repairs and training on equipment and control
room
A working knowledge of fiber paths,
video switchers, audio mixers, graphics platforms, LED displays and components,
instant replay systems, broadcast cameras, coax and audio cable termination is
preferred. Any official engineering certifications is a plus.
Ability to integrate the above
functions into a single broadcast
Provides recommendations for equipment
lifecycle and upgrades
Oversees the continued care and
maintenance of Daktronics, IPTV and sound systems within the UPMC Cooper
Fieldhouse
Creates an inventory of equipment and
adhere to proper storage standards
Leads in-arena event production
Directs and oversees all UPMC Cooper
Fieldhouse in-house productions
In collaboration with the graphic
designer, develops and uploads content for game themes, statistical interfaces
and interactive content for events
Collaborates with the Assistant
Director of Sales and Revenue to ensure all corporate activations are uploaded
and executed in-game
Staffs and produces other events as
scheduled, additional compensation provided pending upon the event (e.g. all
non-University events will have increased compensation)
Primary liaison for any technology
needs for events hosted in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Managing undergraduate students and
interns including recruiting, training and managing day-to-day responsibilities
Hires and manages vendors and serves
as a liaison to Daktronics, DVSport, ESPN+ and Wing Warp
Responsible for the planning and
maintaining of the production budget
Serves as a liaison to the Atlantic 10
and Northeast Conference for broadcast and video requests
Completes other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
in digital media or a similar program from an accredited institution
7-8 years of
relevant experience
Candidate MUST be able to produce an entire ESPN+ broadcast from start to
finish with little to no training. The ideal candidate will have experience
working in a television production trailer with NewTek and AJT Systems
technologies as well as general engineering experience (assigning IP addresses,
configuring network switches, routers, encoders, etc.).
A portfolio of
work is required for consideration; must at least include one piece in which
the applicant was an event’s primary producer and director
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
Willingness to
work extended hours beyond the typical business day, nights and weekends
throughout the academic year
Innovative,
creative and energetic personality that will recommend and implement new ideas
that fit within provided budget
An understanding
of the collegiate broadcast and streaming industries
Preferred video
production qualifications include proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
focusing on Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
Ability to
communicate and adhere to University, Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA policies,
procedures, rules and regulations
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition
of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect
consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity
of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.