Job Description
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
Director of Live Events and Multimedia Production
Job Grade
TR15S
Division
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Dept
Arena
Department
Operations
Requisition Number
2025-00223
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
45,000-50,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
Responsible for the production of all home athletics events and in-venue events across three campus venues. Create graphics, videos, and motion graphics and upload them to Daktronics Show Control and ScoreVision. Work with QLab, Adobe Suite, OBS, Abekas Mira Replay System, Spiideo, and other production equipment and cameras. Film and edit various video projects and press conferences, manage video servers, and archive video requests. Hire, train, staff, and oversee production crew for events. Work with sponsorship partners and marketing department on script writing, organization, and printing. Work with other teams and constituents to obtain multimedia for our videoboard systems and work with the respective leagues and partners on the streaming backend and other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Production and Management
Duties:
Produce athletic events, games, and in-venue events across all three athletic venues. Hire, train, and schedule production staff. Ensure that pregame preparation and checklists are completed. Create highlight packages, disperse, and upload. Oversee music playlists and related staffing.
Percentage Of Time
60
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Creation and Editorial
Duties:
Create multimedia for video board and streaming systems, film and edit video projects and in-game/venue videos, and upload to video board systems. Film and edit weekly and post-game press conferences. Manage video server + video footage requests.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Scripts
Duties:
Write, organize, and print scripts with help from the marketing department and sponsorship partners
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Collaboration and Other
Duties:
Work with other teams and constituents to obtain multimedia for our videoboard systems and work with the respective leagues and partners on the streaming backend and other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Associate’s Degree, preferably in related field of study.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional video editing experience.
- Needs to be proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop. Must know how to operate Daktronics and ScoreVision systems, QLab, and OBS.
Required License/Certification
N/A
Required Additional Qualifications:
Must be available and willing to work extended hours, including game days, nights, and weekends when needed. Ability to work with others in a creative and collaborative environment.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in related field of study.
Preferred Experience
Have a working knowledge and experience with directing, technical directing, replay operation and other live production positions
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No