Asst. Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering

Posting Details

Posting Number: S

Position Title: Asst. Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 732-Athletics - Promotion + Marketing

Position Summary

Reporting to the Athletics Broadcast Engineer, the Assistant Director of Broadcast Operations and Engineering will assist with the management, production, and transmission of live sporting contests, studio shows, and special events for Villanova Athletics. The role focuses on the operation of all linear networks, ESPN+, and in-venue videoboard shows, and serves as the technical lead for event crews to ensure successful broadcast and video board productions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer in Charge for Villanova Sports Network/ESPN broadcasts and video board shows, including control room and venue setup, equipment management, and crew oversight.
• Oversee maintenance, technical transmission operations of broadcast and audio/video systems.
• Manage IT and broadcast systems, including video routers, servers, and studio equipment.
• Maintain in-venue videoboard displays and associated support.
• Provide customer service and act as a technical liaison to teams and units.
• Collaborate on enhancements and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment and training of freelance staff, post‑graduate interns, and student interns.
• Manage scheduling and payroll operations.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: Background and proficiency in broadcast engineering and video/audio signal flow and transmission.
• Work Skills: Positive attitude, high energy, ability to excel in fast‑paced live environments, strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, commitment to customer service, integrity, teamwork, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, detail‑oriented and proactive problem solving.
• Specific Knowledge: Basic understanding of IP networking concepts (subnets, VLANs, switching).
• Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with Ross Video environment.
• Professional work environment with significant night and weekend hours.
• Commitment to compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managed network switches and broadcast‑grade networking equipment (Cisco, Arista, or similar).
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Working Conditions

• Professional office and athletic venue settings.
• Significant evening, weekend, and holiday hours required to support Athletics and events schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Villanova University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

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