Assistant Director of Athletics HawkVision

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks an Assistant Director, Athletics HawkVision. This full-time, at-will, FLSA-exempt position coordinates the BTN Student U program, supports management of live event production, and helps enhance the image of the University of Iowa Athletic Department. The Department is an NCAA Division I institution and Big Ten Conference member, managing 22 varsity sports programs and related events. Athletics operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. The position requires experience managing live sports broadcasts in an intercollegiate athletics setting, including producing and directing multicamera live-streaming productions and using content management programs to deliver content. The role also involves communication and collaboration with internal and external university constituents. A valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet University driving policy standards are required, as is the ability to move and load 50 pounds. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter through the University of Iowa jobs website. Successful candidates will undergo credential and education verification and a criminal background check, and must self-disclose conviction history. Five professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process. The University may review job-related information about applicants that is publicly available online.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic arts, information technology, design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience and extensive knowledge and ability to manage live sports broadcasts in an intercollegiate athletics setting.
Experience producing and managing a multicamera live-streaming production crew for an athletic event.
Experience directing multicamera live productions.
Experience utilizing content management programs to deliver content.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
Ability to move and load 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to contribute successfully to a Division I athletics program.
Experience and working knowledge of video production using professional-grade cameras and editing equipment.
Basic understanding of video routing systems and broadcast studio production.
Ability to coordinate and stream multiple live events simultaneously.
One year of supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of and ability to use Adobe Creative Suite and Ross Carbonite Systems or equivalent.
Working knowledge of fiber-optic transport and wireless intercom.
Ability to troubleshoot basic IT and live video-streaming issues.
Ability to instruct others in basic shooting and editing techniques.
Experience with online video-sharing platforms such as YouTube.
Experience with control room audio boards, Dreamcatcher replay systems or equivalent, graphics programs, IT, and baseband routing systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the BTN Student U program.
Support the management of live event production.
Enhance the image of the University of Iowa Athletic Department.
Produce and manage a multicamera live-streaming production crew for athletic events.
Direct multicamera live productions.
Use content management programs to deliver content.
Collaborate with external relations staff, including marketing, athletic communications, and graphics staff, on group projects.
Communicate and build relationships with internal and external constituents, including central campus, media personnel, patrons, and vendors.