Details
Posted: 15-Jun-22
Location: RUSTON, Louisiana
Type: Full-time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $37,000-$50,000
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Louisiana Tech University, a member of Conference USA, is seeking applicants for the position of Director/Assistant Athletic Director of Broadcasting. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. The annual salary range is from $37,000 to $50,000.00 based on experience. Bachelor’s degree is required; Masters’ degree is preferred. Demonstrated experience working in a collegiate athletic program is also preferred.
The successful candidate will serve as the primary contact and producer for all of Louisiana Tech Athletics live productions on ESPN+ and CUSA.tv home games. The successful candidate will conceptualize, record, and edit professional video and motion graphic packages to serve the department’s goals of brand engagement, fan experience, and revenue generation including most of LA Tech ESPN+ streams and all video board productions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will administer and monitor game day video production and creative services for the department. 1.Lead video and broadcast productions for the Louisiana Tech Athletic Department including, but limited to: ESPN+/3 broadcasts; CUSA.tv homes games, sport documentary series, and special projects. 2.Execute game-day web streaming for Louisiana Tech athletic events. Manage game day marketing productions and Game-Ops Commander software for assigned sports. 3.Develop, design, and implement multi-media marketing videos to enhance the LA Tech brand and generate revenue. 4.Supervision of the broadcast and video services staff, including two (2) full time interns, undergraduate and graduate student employees. Interviews, hires, trains, delegates and manages workflow. Performs evaluations, set goals and areas of improvement. 5.Budget management for broadcast and video services. Monitors program budget. Tracks expenditures in preparation for future budget planning. 6. Archiving all home games; cutting and uploading all game highlights to BOX (C-USA Digital Network); and cataloging and archiving photo and video content for historical and future use. 7.The candidate will also be responsible for the equipment inventory. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with advanced computer skills required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Proficient as a cinematographer / photographer including technical skill with DSLR cameras. • Expertise in managing full production process and producing hi-quality content, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. • Ability to demonstrate creativity in both shooting and editing; produce innovative content without direct supervision. • Skills in motion graphics and After Effects recommended, but not required. • Experience with Daktronics recommended, but not required. This position will assist in athletic events as well as perform other duties assigned by the Associate AD of External Relations.
Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity along its faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply: