Assistant Director of Athletics Broadcast Operations and Digital Strategy

1 week ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States Fairfield University Full time
Job Description:

Division: AdministrationDepartment: Department of Athletics

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Assistant Director for Broadcast Operations and Digital Strategy is responsible for the management and creative direction of all Stags Sports Network broadcasts, including ESPN3/+ productions, Facebook live, and Sidearm Sports. This role involves managing on-air talent, freelance staff, interns, and student workers on game days in collaboration with the athletics external operations team and university media center.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and care for all athletics broadcast equipment
  • Develop a plan to forecast future needs and enhance live athletics events
  • Be the liaison with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for all ESPN/live stream productions
  • Work weekends and evenings, with occasional travel
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 2 years' experience in athletics broadcast productions, with a focus on ESPN broadcasts
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the broadcasting field
  • Experience with video editing systems and Adobe Creative Suite
Reports to:

Deputy Athletics Director

Essential Functions:
  • Primary point person for all ESPN productions
  • Manage student and freelance staffing for game day
  • Develop a comprehensive technology plan for routine maintenance and replacement of all audio and video equipment
  • Game day responsibilities of set-up, producing, and directing all production needs
  • Work with on-air talent for optimal game presentation
  • Inventory and organize all game day production equipment
  • Point person for any linear/digital television opportunities during basketball and lacrosse seasons
  • Direct and manage all Stags Sports Network broadcasts
  • Manage student workers and freelancers
  • Set-up all broadcast equipment at venues as needed on game day
  • Create graphics to maximize viewership experience throughout each broadcast
  • Produce creative content (videos and motion graphics) to assist communications team in sharing athletic and academic success
  • Create videos to drive engagement on social platforms and FairfieldStags.com
  • Focus on content that generates high levels of engagement on social media platforms
  • Integrate videos into broadcast segments to connect audiences with the accomplishments and achievements of Fairfield's varsity sport programs
  • Assist the Fairfield University Media Center with large-scale broadcast events such as undergraduate and graduate commencement
  • Provide event support as directed by the Fairfield University Media Center
  • This position is a dual report between athletics and the Fairfield University Media Center
  • Participate in the professional development of the department
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent departmental matters
  • Monitor developments within the broadcast/video/digital field through membership in professional associations, attendance at workshops and seminars, and in the reading of professional literature
  • Promote a courteous image as a university representative
  • Attend departmental staff meetings as requested
  • Ensure student-athletes, individual and team efforts, are recognized
  • Perform efficiently in all work-related functions
  • Support the university and departmental mission, vision, and cultural commitments, including participating in community service activities as possible
  • Promote safe and secure working conditions
  • Promote the proper utilization of equipment and materials
  • Notify supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions

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