Broadcast Producer Job at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

Overview

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Closing Date: 10/18/2025

Type of Position: Broadcast Services

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Broadcast Services, the Broadcast Producer is responsible for producing broadcasts for the ESPN family of networks via the University of Arkansas Athletics sports programs. This position will require sports event coverage and television production as assigned requiring frequent nights, weekends, and holidays as to fulfill assigned duties. The position will coordinate, direct, and participate in the creative development and execution of live-game productions for the University of Arkansas as well as for ESPN/SEC Network. As a producer of a broadcast, the position will consist of coordinating with the graphics team, broadcast talent, broadcast director, communications staff and student staff to ensure broadcast standards are being upheld. The producer will lead the moment-to-moment editorial direction of the show, regarding replay angles, graphics content and announcer information. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience producing live sports television on a network level for a professional or collegiate sports program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in creating and implementing graphics for sports broadcasts
• Operational level experience in Electronic News Gathering (ENG) (field video camera, lighting, and related audio)
• Experience in graphics creation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Experience with Non-Linear Editing on the AVID platform
• Experience broadcasting multiple sports across an academic year

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate project goals to all members of the production team
• Must be able to work across and with departments to successfully portray the Arkansas Razorback brand
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Good instincts, creative ideas, leadership capabilities and ability to stay calm under intense pressure

Additional Information

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible: Yes