Manager, StudentU - Big Ten Network

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the B1G+ Operations Center in Chicago, including scheduling of full-time and freelance staff to ensure that more than 2,100 annual live events are successfully transmitted to the platform
• Develop and uphold production policies, create training materials and communicate best practices for StudentU programming on the B1G+ platform
• Develop regular communication with students across the Big Ten to help them learn the fundamentals of live production and prepare for careers in the industry
• Manage two full-time employees, and work collaboratively with them to hire and train freelance quality control operators who provide feedback and critiques of individual broadcasts in order to improve future productions
• Together with the programming department, keep track of event schedules and ensure proper resource allocation to support all events
• 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
• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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