Director of Broadcast Production

About the role

The Director of Broadcast Production will oversee all production of Idaho Vandal Athletics video and digital broadcasts, managing the delivery of content and programming for ESPN, the Big Sky Conference, regional and national television and other official department channels and opportunities. This position will also oversee a large group of gameday staff and student interns. The position reports directly to the Director of Athletic Digital Content and Productions.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling student and freelance crew
• Preparing production documents
• Shooting footage to appear in broadcasts
• Equipment set-up
• Directing and producing live events
• Producing video for marketing and recruiting purposes
• Other duties associated with live production of events and content creation

Required Experience

• Experience with remote and studio production editing, camera operation and audio
• Experience using digital editing software in a work environment
• Experience using video graphic methods, techniques, processes and equipment

Required Education

None

Required Other

• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, video production, Radio/TV/Film, communications, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience directing and/or producing in-venue shows or live broadcasts, as well as the ability to create high-impact videos from ideation through postproduction
• Experience with digital video hardware, software, infrastructure and personnel necessary for live and on-demand HD sports production, transmission and archiving preferred
• Experience operating and utilizing HD Camera Systems, fiber optic transport systems, broadcast audio systems and replay systems
• Demonstrated experience in content development, shooting and postproduction for videoboards and/or social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet production deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced live production environment
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with collegiate athletics

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Working in small spaces and platforms exposed to heights

Degree qualification is required at time of application.