Broadcast Producer - Broadcast Services at 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Two years of editing experience in non-linear formats

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