Associate Athletic Director for Broadcasting

Howard Payne University•Brownwood, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howard Payne University seeks a dynamic and creative Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting / Director of Broadcasting to lead and manage all aspects of athletic broadcasting and digital media production. This position will oversee the live streaming of all home athletic contests and work collaboratively with radio partners to ensure high-quality broadcasts across the Yellow Jackets Media Network. The Director of Broadcasting will be responsible for creating a professional, consistent, and engaging broadcast experience that enhances the visibility of Howard Payne University Athletics while supporting the mission and Christian values of the University.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Must be able to read, write and converse effectively in English in order to follow the University's Administrative Policies and safely perform the essential duties of the job.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, fans, or employees of the University.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches or presentations to University trustees, administration, other employees and the public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Good working knowledge of commonly used Internet browsers; Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software
Must be at least 21 years of age and maintain a valid Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personally owned vehicles, on behalf of the University
Must be able to travel to appropriate out of town contests and meetings

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage live event broadcasts on FloCollege Sports, ensuring compliance with ASC contractual and technical requirements of all Howard Payne University home athletic contests
Ensure consistent, high-quality production standards across all broadcasts
Coordinate all technical and production elements including video, audio, graphics, and replay
Maintain and manage broadcast equipment and technology
Assist with implementation and operation of new broadcast technologies and platforms
Serve as play-by-play or color commentator for selected home athletic events
Recruit, train, and schedule on-air talent including play-by-play and color analysts
Develop a consistent broadcast team to support all sports
Provide training and mentorship for student broadcasters and production staff
Serve as the primary liaison with radio partners across the Yellow Jackets Media Network
Coordinate radio broadcasts to ensure reliable and professional game coverage
Ensure proper delivery of broadcast feeds to partner stations
Assist with scheduling and planning for radio coverage of select out-of-market events
Develop production schedules and staffing plans for all events
Establish and maintain broadcast workflows and operating procedures
Ensure broadcasts reflect the professionalism and brand of Howard Payne University Athletics
Serve as the primary Sports Information Administrator for HPU Athletics
Oversee all gameday statistical operations
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of results and statistics
Maintain athletics records, archives, and historical data
Maintain athletics website including stories, statistics, and roster updates to ensure accurate and timely information
Coordinate awards nominations
Oversee timely production of press releases and game recaps
Manage pressbox operations at all home contests
Collaborate with athletic marketing and fan engagement staff to promote broadcasts
Support storytelling efforts through broadcast features and special programming
Assist with special event productions and championship broadcasts
Assist the Director of Athletics with strategic planning for broadcasting and media growth
Manage broadcasting budgets and equipment inventory
Coordinate vendor relationships and service providers
Assist with departmental initiatives and game-day operations as assigned
Supervise part-time graduate employees, student workers, broadcast staff, and volunteers.