Asst VP Athletics Broadcasting Ops

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Broadcasting Operations provides leadership and operational oversight for the execution and delivery of high-quality broadcast and digital streaming productions for University of South Florida Athletics. This position serves as the primary operational and production lead for assigned live broadcasts and network-level telecasts and works in close partnership with the Associate Vice President, Broadcast and Live Event Productions. The role is responsible for day-to-day production management, creative and technical execution, staffing coordination, and continuous improvement of USF’s broadcast operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, media production, communications, or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in live broadcast or network television production.
Experience in producing, assistant producing, or production management roles.
Demonstrated experience overseeing post-production workflows.
Strong knowledge of broadcast control room operations and production workflows.
Experience coordinating productions with broadcast networks or conference partners.
Working knowledge of broadcast and post-production equipment and technologies.
Experience supervising production crews, freelancers, or student employees.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education athletics or professional sports broadcasting.
Experience producing or supporting network-level sports telecasts.
Experience working with ESPN or conference production standards.
Experience managing post-production teams or workflows.
Experience with budget tracking and inventory management.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of live broadcasts and digital streaming productions for USF Athletics.
Serve in a producing and assistant producing role for assigned live broadcasts and conference- or network-required telecasts.
Coordinate broadcast logistics, schedules, and production requirements with conference offices and broadcast partners, including ESPN.
Provide creative and technical direction in collaboration with the Associate Vice President, Broadcast and Live Event Productions.
Oversee daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, call sheets, rundowns, and run-of-show development.
Direct and coordinate production crews, technical staff, freelancers, and student employees.
Support the creation of broadcast content, including concept development and execution.
Oversee post-production workflows, including editing, graphics, highlights, and content delivery.
Ensure all post-production deliverables meet established quality standards and deadlines.
Maintain consistent production quality across linear, conference network, and digital streaming platforms.
Work collaboratively with conference partners, broadcast networks, production vendors, and internal athletics stakeholders.
Partner with marketing, sponsorship, and digital teams to align broadcast content with departmental objectives.
Support cross-functional initiatives to enhance fan engagement and brand visibility.
Assist in the development and management of broadcast and post-production budgets.
Monitor equipment needs and support procurement, documentation, and inventory management.
Coordinate with vendors to support broadcast and post-production technology and services.
Assist with receiving, documentation, and tracking of production equipment and assets.
Ensure production workflows align with University and departmental policies and internal controls.
Support compliance with institutional, conference, and network standards.
Train and mentor student employees, interns, and part-time staff.
Stay current with emerging broadcast and post-production technologies and best practices.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.