Assistant Director, Video Broadcasting Operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An understanding of video editing and using software, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
• Proficiency with control room equipment. Equipment knowledge includes switchers, instant replay, clips server, audio mixers, audio communication systems, streaming services and cameras.
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes, media and vendors.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and available for possible to travel with sport teams for selected away contests.
• Ability to manage the departmental operational budget.
• Working knowledge and experience working within a broadcast crew in various roles (technical directing, directing, producing, graphics, replay operation, camera operation, audio, etc.).
• Must have strong organizational, management and leadership skills.
• Must have outstanding work ethic and strict attention to detail.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree and one year sports video production, videography and editing experience including in-game/in-event setup and operation.

• High School Diploma/equivalent and 7 years’ sports video production, videography and editing experience including in-game/in-event setup and operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of American Athletic Conference rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with proper lighting and chroma keying techniques.
• Proficiency with Mac systems and using Adobe Creative Suite. (Photoshop, After Effects).
• Experience with control room equipment, specifically but not limited to Ross Carbonite switcher, Ross Xpression graphics, Evertz Dreamcatcher replay systems, Yamaha audio consoles, DANTE audio connections.
• Familiarity with Daktronics video displays & software.
• Knowledge of industry-standard and growing trends in terms of equipment and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the ESPN3 and ESPN+ broadcasting standards.
• Understanding of NCAA & FCC broadcasting rules.
• Experience with ESPN broadcast elements (graphics packages, animation elements).