Broadcast Producer

About The Job

Broadcast Producer - Gopher Athletics (Gopher Digital Productions)

Job Duties

• Cook up Production Efforts to Support Gameday Readiness - 40%
• Coordinate or assist with all home Gopher Athletics live events, and oversee various University and non-University events.
• This will include but is not limited to:
• Assist with crewing and preparation for video board and webcast productions of events
• Support equipment, prep, setup and teardown according to production needs
• Integrate scoring, timing and stats data into show elements
• Prepare various control equipment for productions
• Utilize Daktronics Show Control, Adobe Creative Suite and Xpression Studio to update and create content
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues
• Plan and execute sponsorship elements
• Collaborate with various departments within the organization to develop ideas
• Effectively communicate with key event stakeholders to ensure goals are met
• Support miscellaneous auxiliary productions for the Athletic Department and Special Events
• Gameday Roles - 30%
• Videoboard Productions
• Serve as control room producer and supervisor for Gopher Athletics videoboard productions
• Serve as the primary GDP contact for production staff and other units for select sports and on event days
• B1G+ streams
• Coordinate streaming efforts with stakeholders in Gopher Athletics and the Big Ten Network Student U program
• Assist with producing streamed games
• Teach student-staff the fundamentals of sports broadcasting
• Affiliate with supervision and oversight of student and freelance workforce (~100)
• Staffing: Recruiting, Training and Scheduling - 20%
• Help manage all production staff which will include but not limited to
• Affiliate with the recruiting and hiring process for new production assistants
• Logistical planning for event production including assessing the needs and schedule staff accordingly
• Provide training opportunities
• Develop and manage a communication plan to handle schedule changes
• Affiliate with ensuring staff hours are input accurately & efficiently into timeclock management system
• Future Planning - 5%
• Consistently helping identify and implement opportunities for workflow efficiencies
• Affiliate with broadcast operations with efforts to add, expand, and maintain all broadcast infrastructure within each athletic facility and central video production control rooms
• Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
• Hybrid 3 days in office and flexible give game schedules
• Visa Language: Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $47,000 - $50,000 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty
Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization.

Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in an appropriate area of specialization or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
• One year experience in broadcast/control room setting for live events and/or studio production.
• Solid understanding of control room systems (Router, Switcher, Graphic Systems, Replay systems, servers, etc.) including but not limited to Grass Valley Switchers, Ross Xpression, NewTek Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, and Daktronics control systems.
• Ability to stay abreast and learn new software and technology quickly and independently.
• Strong & professional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, such as competing demands, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Teamwork mindset and collaborative work ethic. Works well with others and independently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Live Sports Production Experience
• College Athletics Experience
• Experience in a central control room setting which serve multiple venues
• Daktronics or Ross Experience