Live Broadcast Director (Freelance)

Athletic Communications Department:
Operating proactively and collaboratively as part of Lafayette College’s Communications Division, the Athletic Communications Department serves to publicize and promote Lafayette through the College’s 23 NCAA Division I sports. Utilizing strategic public relations, marketing and communications efforts, Lafayette’s outstanding student-athletes are showcased for their incredible balance of athletic endeavors and academic pursuits.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in continuing to curate a brand for Lafayette Athletics
  • Increasing non-gameday content to promote Lafayette’s mission and core values
• Direct live broadcasts for ESPN+/Lafayette Sports Network
• Set up and breakdown equipment for broadcasts
• Reporting directly to the Video Production Manager and the Video Production Assistant
• Manage a team of freelancers
• Increasing non-gameday content to promote Lafayette’s mission and core values

Qualifications:

• Experience with NewTek Products (Tricaster, 3 PLAY, NC I/O), and SimplyLive preferred but not required
• Passion for college athletics
• Preferred Knowledge of Canon cameras
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut X
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Experience in Live Sport Productions
  • Experience with NewTek Products (Tricaster, 3 PLAY, NC I/O), and SimplyLive preferred but not required
• Background/experience in post-production
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Knowledge of JVC Pro cameras, and filming live events

Stipend:
Single rate per game worked.

Application:
Apply on interfolio with cover letter, resume, director reel/work samples and references http://apply.interfolio.com/126194

Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse community, one that is responsive, inclusive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.