Manager, StudentU - Big Ten Network

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold production policies, create training materials, and communicate best practices for StudentU programming on the B1G+ platform.
• Oversee daily function of the B1G+ Operations Center in Los Angeles, including hiring and training quality control operators who provide feedback and critiques of individual broadcasts to improve future productions.
• Collaborate with the StudentU team and other departments at the Network to assist students with production and technical questions related to their broadcasts.
• Travel to Big Ten campuses to meet with students and staff and provide training and support.
• Work with staff and schools from B1G+ affiliated conferences outside the Big Ten and other production companies to ensure third-party produced content meets production standards.
• Plan and program content for StudentU social media channels, Slack workspaces, LinkedIn, and more to promote the StudentU program and the work done by students.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior experience working in live sports production.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to productively contribute to a team remotely while working outside of the typical Big Ten Network office space.
• Ability to communicate and understand technical information regarding television facilities and equipment.
• Proficiency in negotiation, presentation, and solid interpersonal skills.
• Capability to manage multiple high-profile projects and provide strong leadership and solid decision-making skills under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate sound analytical thinking.
• Demonstrate ability in developing and maintaining effective business relationships.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Deep love of schools and teams of the Big Ten Conference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience working with the Ross Xpression graphics platform.
• Previous experience working with and training students.
• Experience at a University athletic department or conference network.
• Technical knowledge of video production equipment, including a switcher, graphics and replay machines, and intercom system.