Assistant Director, Live Events & Video Services

Army West Point Athletic Association Inc•West Point, NY

5d•$48,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Live Events and Video Services is responsible for the execution of live events by overseeing equipment, ideation, and the creative process in preparation of graphics and videos. This role will work with the Director and Sr. Director to brainstorm new and innovative ways to enhance the Army West Point Athletics brand for Live Events through video, graphic, and other elements. This role also involves coordinating with other departments to ensure seamless integration of multimedia elements and managing post-event reviews to continually improve the quality and impact of future events. The scope of impact for this position is considered medium high, indicating that mistakes could notably affect the organization's ability to connect with its global audience, including fans of Army Athletics and those serving in the US Army. Additionally, errors in this role could have a significant impact on the organization's brand reputation. This job will work with its supervisor, along with other units, to create the best live event production and creative video possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience may substitute.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of DSLR cameras.
Working knowledge of NewTek Broadcasting equipment.
Understanding of AJT, NewBlue, and other graphics systems.
Basic understanding of broadcast setup.
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s motor vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

A combination of a Bachelor’s Degree and one plus years of creative video and or broadcasting experience in Creative Video and Broadcasting in College or Professional Sports.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of DSLR cameras.
Working knowledge of NewTek Broadcasting equipment, Encoders, and other broadcast production equipment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical director and/or producer for live broadcast to coordinate camera and graphic crews to ensure high-quality programming.
Manage pre-production planning and live show execution.
Design and develop graphics (lower thirds, starting lineups, etc) for broadcasts.
Create new and unique video opens for Army West Point Broadcast that enhance the atmosphere around the Live Event.
Creates and indexes/uploads melts from each live event and creative b-roll on Dropbox.
Fulfills highlight requests from external entities.
Serve as live events representative on conference broadcast calls to ensure guidelines and rules are disseminated across AWPAA Live Events team.
Oversees equipment for live events. Makes sure every single item is accounted for and can be located at any time.
Creatively think of new ways of using our equipment for each broadcast through high quality video, graphics, and other elements.
Moves/sets up equipment from venue-to-venue in preparation for live event broadcast.
Tests equipment before games to make sure they are up and running two hours before every event.
Troubleshoots equipment issues during live events.
Conducts inventory checks after every move and at the end of the season, to ensure all equipment is accounted for and stored properly.
Educate Live Events crew, to include contractors, interns, and cadet managers on the operations of broadcasting equipment to meet the standard set by Army Live Events.
Act as approving authority for graphic content submitted in-game by crew.
Develops video and content to enhance footprint on YouTube.
Building content for media days, coaches shows, and other fan engagement opportunities across all AWPAA social platforms.
Contributing to our story telling initiatives for in-game assets for social engagement.
Shoots, and produces video and graphic content for Army West Point teams throughout the individual seasons.
Other Duties as Assigned