Video Production Coordinator - Athletics

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads ESPN+ broadcast production and creates dynamic video content to support ACU Athletics’ brand, storytelling, and fan engagement. This position reports to the Assistant AD for Media Relations. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (broadcasts, multimedia, communications, etc.)
• Two (2) years of working in sports broadcasts production, strong knowledge of filming, photography, editing, color grading, audio mixing, and production required.
• Proficient in XPression graphics or similar broadcast software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Strong Christian beliefs and values.
• Ability to establish and nurture strong relationships.
• Approach to assignments that are creative and well thought out.
• A high degree of self-motivation.
• A basic understanding of college athletics at the NCAA Division I level.
• Commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills.
• Impressive communication skills—written, verbal, non-verbal.
• Positive attitude, committed to excellence and continued growth, high energy, outgoing and relational.
• Excellence in attending to details.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate diverse events, while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude.
• Ability to work with a number of constituents to produce a well-run athletics event.
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference and ACU rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ACUTV director to plan, coordinate, and execute live and recorded sports broadcasts for ESPN+
• Oversee various production logistics, supports control room operations, and helps guide student crew members to ensure high-quality broadcasts.
• Produce, shoot, and edit video content to support ACU Athletics across social media, ESPN+, and in-venue platforms
• Coordinate, and execute live and recorded sports broadcasts for ESPN+
• Direct live and taped sports productions for ESPN+
• Attend pre-production meetings when needed
• Monitor and help maintain functionality of equipment during productions
• Work as liaison with Athletics department for wireless camera and board show production
• Oversee and fulfill XPression graphics needs for ESPN+ productions
• Coordinate testing and setup with the ACUTV media production coordinator
• Recruit, train, and mentor students in technical production roles
• Provide support to maintain, update, and optimize broadcast equipment and workflows
• Develop highlights, feature stories, and promotional videos with timely turnaround
• Collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, and staff to identify and execute content opportunities
• Assist with social media content strategy and execution in coordination with communications and marketing staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Deputy ADs or Senior staff member.
• Supervise student workers
• Recruit and train all student workers.
• Prepare work schedules and assignments for student workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level