Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast Operations & Events | at DePaul

Overview

Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast Operations & Live Events | DePaul University. Chicago, IL. Lincoln Park Campus (On-site).

The Highlights: The Assistant AD, Broadcast Operations & Live Events serves to establish, implement, and activate a strategic plan for live video production to promote the university and athletics department brand. The role oversees staff producing all in-venue video board productions and streamed live events, and acts as the liaison for linear network broadcasts.

• Lead all live production and broadcast needs for the Athletics Department, including DePaul’s televised and live-streamed sporting events, special events, press conferences, and specialty media appearances. Manage scheduling of RUSH Media Company (or broadcast partner) for each live-streamed event, hiring, training, and scheduling of camera operators and broadcast assistants, and overall oversight of operations. Coordinate and vet all on-air talent for Olympic Sports and women’s basketball productions streamed on Flo Sports (or non-linear broadcast partner).
• Serve as point of contact to the BIG EAST Conference, Associate Commissioner for Broadcasting, and FOX Sports (or broadcast partner) for all live productions and broadcast initiatives. Participate in BIG EAST broadcast calls, External Staff meetings, and regular communications with broadcast partners. Act as Athletics Department point of contact for broadcast-related questions and logistics. Verify the accuracy of all broadcast graphics packages, GIPs, logos, and in-game content with broadcast partners, television networks, and digital media websites.
• Develop and implement a partnership with DePaul University’s Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and School of Cinematic Arts to enable interdisciplinary connections, employ student workers, and act as a bridge for practical broadcast experience and academic application.
• Develop and implement procedures and standards for broadcast operations, leveraging industry trends to advance operations and the university brand. Complete an annual assessment of DePaul Athletics’ broadcast capabilities, suggesting areas for improvement and the associated budget, focusing on innovation and growth. In partnership with the Executive Associate AD, support broadcast readiness, A/V needs, and cabling of new athletic facilities to meet television and in-house broadcast requirements.
• Collaborate with other units within the External Affairs Division (marketing, creative content, ticket office, merchandise/licensing, fundraising, communications) to plan and execute content aligned with department goals.
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies, and procedures. Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance education meetings.
• Supervise 8-12 student workers, interns, and/or part-time camera operators and broadcast production assistants, including scheduling, training, regular evaluations, and payroll management.
• Manage operations of the broadcast department within the stipulated annual budget.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years’ relevant experience (or combination of education and experience), preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and University rules as they apply to intercollegiate athletics.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Physical requirement: ability to bend, move, lift, and carry camera equipment up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods; work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build rapport with student athletes, faculty, coaches, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working in a diverse urban and/or intercollegiate athletics environment.
• Leadership, initiative, and integrity in serving the department and university.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work during the academic year; some travel may be required.

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