Director of Gameday Graphics

About the role

The Director of Gameday Graphics will work within the Gameday Productions group. This group's purpose is to develop and execute the production of in-venue entertainment at University of North Carolina Athletic competitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creative elements of the in-venue game presentation for assigned varsity sports.
• Serve as co-producer during events.
• Develop strategies to engage and entertain fans, tell the story of Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches and sport programs.
• Work with the sponsorship sales team to integrate sponsorship elements into the in-venue presentation.
• Create and program content for LED and video displays, still and animated content creation and video content.
• Manage the execution of these elements by directing full-time, part-time and freelance personnel during game presentation.
• Possess strong design, creative, leadership and communication skills to develop and implement strategies.

Requirements

• A relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field.
• Advanced level knowledge of editing and creative programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects and other applicable Adobe Creative Suite platforms are required.
• Knowledge of professional video production, mixing and editing video and audio for broadcast output, and working knowledge of production switchers, professional-level replay systems, data integration and other components needed to execute gameday productions.
• The ability to work many long hours, especially during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Professional level understanding of operation of Ross Xpression graphics systems, including scene design, scripting, building dashboards, logic, 3D graphics and text, animation, data integration and other skills.
• Experience using Xpression Tessera system for large scale displays.
• Expert in programming of Ross Xpression graphics systems including Ross Tessera, scripting, animation, playback, 3D modeling, and integration of Datalinq sources.
• Strong sports knowledge – rules, regulations, timing and customs.

Skills

• Strong design, creative, leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.