Coordinator, StudentU - Big Ten Network

Fox Corporation•Chicago, IL

6d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Coordinator to join the StudentU team in Chicago, IL! As a StudentU Coordinator, you are responsible for ensuring the successful production of more than 2,000 live sporting events annually by students at the Big Ten member institutions for the Network’s B1G+ streaming platform. You’ll work with athletic department staff and students to teach and instill best practices for broadcasting live sports and collaborate with a team of freelance Quality Control operators to make sure the games are up to Big Ten Network broadcast standards and stream to the B1G+ platform.

Requirements

1+ years of prior experience overseeing live sports productions
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of typical broadcast equipment (switcher, replay, graphics, cameras) and ability to troubleshoot issues related to that equipment efficiently and remotely
Capability to manage multiple projects and provide solid decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment
Available to work evenings and weekend hours, based on the live event schedule

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on communication, journalism, or other related field
Experience training students or peers in live broadcast or studio production
Familiarity with the Big Ten conference and its member institutions
Familiarity with playing rules and typical broadcast coverage standards for high-profile NCAA

Responsibilities

Oversee daily function of the B1G+ Operations Center, including working with freelance staff to ensure broadcasts successfully get on the air, and reviewing and editing feedback sent to students after each show
Develop and conduct regular training for quality control operators to ensure alignment within the group on Big Ten Network and B1G+ style and production policies
Assist in scheduling quality control operator shifts and assigning them to games to ensure there is proper coverage for all StudentU productions
Assist with the creation of training manuals and documents to assist students in understanding and achieving StudentU production standards
Work remotely with university staff and students to troubleshoot technical issues that arise prior to and during live broadcasts
Collaborate with other departments including programming, streaming, social media, and more to ensure smooth end-to-end communication for games on B1G+ and to identify top plays and good coverage worth highlighting on the Network’s social accounts
Travel to campuses to provide students and on-campus staff with hands-on training and support (Less than 10% travel required)
Other related duties as assigned