Director of Broadcast
University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Broadcast Director will serve as the ESPN+ Producer/Coordinator of productions for the Trojan Athletic Department. This position will serve as a vital member of the Little Rock Athletic Communications staff to further promote Trojan Athletics. The ESPN+ Broadcast Producer will ensure that Little Rock Athletics puts on high-quality productions that meet the required and expected standards of ESPN and the United Athletic Conference, including all required sponsor elements and commercial obligations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least one year of experience in live sports production
- Experience in non-linear editing (Adobe Create Suite preferred) and familiarity working with DSLR and camera operations along with NewTek and Ross applications
- An understanding of a production room and the different roles/responsibilities associated with the different positions and technical knowledge of those roles
- Ability to work nights and weekends whenever Little Rock home athletic events occur
- Ability to meet short deadlines and the ability to work in a team-oriented and fast-paced athletic environment
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Experience within a college athletic department
Responsibilities
- Serve as the athletic department liaison working with the UA Little Rock School of Mass Communications, assisting with coordinating staffing and training of students to produce live ESPN+ productions
- Serve as Little Rock’s representative with both the United Athletic Conference and ESPN for broadcast operations
- Serve as the producer and overseeing ESPN+ broadcasts for all Little Rock home events. This will include the set-up and take down of cameras and equipment needed to produce games at the Jack Stephens Center, Coleman Sports Complex, and Gary Hogan Field
- Produce graphics and storylines for broadcasts
- Coordinate with on-air talent during broadcasts and schedule/oversee game day staff necessary to broadcast events on ESPN+
- Will assist the Communications Department with video content and production for all department social media channels
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
