Title: Director of Athletic Broadcast & Video Production
Executive Area: Athletics
College/School/MBU: Athletics
Department: Athletics
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
The Director of Athletic Broadcast & Video Production will create, direct, and execute all Athletic Department video/live event and television productions. This includes production of live game broadcasts, features, UMass Sports Insider show, commercials, and special projects. Support UMass Athletics and engage fans through delivery of broadcast content and programming and producing creative and engaging original video for NESN, ESPN+, UMass Sports Network, regional and national television, and additional emerging digital platforms. Directly manage 30-50 student employees/interns supporting athletic video productions. Responsible for ensuring that all video/television productions maintain and adhere to the philosophies and regulations of Conference, NCAA, University, State, and Federal entities.
Essential Functions
Set-up, produce and direct live game video broadcasts annually for 21 teams for linear television and internet streaming including ESPN+, New England Sports Network, etc. Work with marketing department in providing live stream access for in game video boards. Recruit, hire, train, and staff personnel for all broadcasts.
Produce original content for Athletic Department (website, all team and main social media platforms, and linear network TV broadcasts) including features, promotions, and other special projects (i.e. Hall of Fame Video, SAMYS, etc.).
Create and distribute game highlights for UMass Sports Network, social media and other media outlets (television and Internet) including regional and national stations. Manage and oversee the complete video library for the UMass athletic department. Acquire highlights, melts or full event digital archives of televised/streamed events as needed and oversee efforts to help the communication department capture content for live social media distribution with Twitter Media Studio and/or other "live" cutting platforms. Help manage the department's YouTube page/presence.
Work with Assistant Athletic Director - Broadcast Production in purchasing and maintenance for all video broadcast equipment.
Work with internal Athletic Department offices such as communications, creative services, marketing, academic services, development, compliance, UMass Sports Properties, and business office to ensure that all video production initiatives are executed in accordance with each department's responsibility. Provide input during creative strategy discussions, including interfacing with internal teams to produce innovative content representative of the UMass Athletics brand and message. Will perform other duties as assigned to assist in these areas.
Provide direct oversight of the Athletic Broadcast & Video Internship Program. Oversight of intern/student employee workforce for broadcast productions, including hiring, training, staffing, quality control, accountability, and payroll functions such as time and attendance.
Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field through publications, seminars, conferences, and peer group associations. Responsible for adhering to all department, University, NCAA, and State and Federal regulations.
Required to work multiple nights and weekends as needed.
Other Functions
Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Departmental, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of experience in sports video production.
Knowledge of Ross video systems (or comparable) live video production system.
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro editing system (or comparable), non-linear editing methods and Adobe Photoshop.
Experience in using Macintosh and/or PC computers.
Experience operating Ross Expressions (or comparable), Video/Audio Routing Systems, HD Camera Systems (including Hitachi), fiber optic transport systems, broadcast audio systems, and replay systems.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various constituencies.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, holidays and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Daktronics videoboard technology.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Shifts vary; Work week includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 26
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Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.