Assistant Director of Broadcast and Video Services

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Director of Broadcast and Video Services (Assistant Manager, Athletics Video Services). This individual will be a member of the Department of Video Services within the Division of Athletics. The daily assignments and responsibilities will be provided by the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services.

Responsibilities will include:
Daktronics control suite game-day show operation, asset loading, content creation, and video-board scheduling; coordinating various game-day live production operations (capturing, editing, and reproduction of video) for Athletics events; collaborating with production team to orchestrate studio video shoots (intro videos, social media, and video-board content); traveling with Athletics programs to road and postseason contests to capture and produce highlights and behind-the-scenes creative video content;

capturing and editing high quality video content to be used on multiple University and Athletics platforms; maintaining cutting-edge knowledge of industry-standard video-board, camera, editing and studio technologies; assisting with maintenance and technical problems related to equipment; executing and operating video equipment and components during Athletics events; developing and providing content for web and social media applications; recruiting and training student creative video shooters;

additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in media or related field
• Three or more years of experience in the field of sports video with technical ability to produce a variety of high-quality video materials
• Must have experience in live production sets including knowledge offield and studio lighting and audio equipment
• Demonstrated skill in operation and capability of video equipment and systems and ability to diagnose problems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of video equipment, live production equipment, and related software, and the ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Appropriate knowledge of NCAA rules
• Experience working collaboratively with various groups, like faculty, staff, and others

• Demonstrated work experience in collegiate athletics live game-day production and producing creative video content at a Division 1 college or university, including traveling to Postseason conference and NCAA tournaments to capture and edit video content
• Demonstrated experience in the training of student assistants
• Demonstrated familiarity with the following equipment:
  Dreamcatcher, Xpression, Ross Carbonite, Daktronics Show Control, Broadcast Pix;
  Clear Comm wireless systems; ABonAir and Teradek wireless camera systems
• Knowledge of field and studio lighting and audio equipment, knowledge of computers and software programs (Mac, Final Cut, and Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience in press conference, and special event live streaming (OBSStudio, & Vimeo)
• Demonstrated ability in the setup and operation of Sony DSLR and cine cameras, Hitachi, and Panasonic PTZ cameras.

The hiring range for this position is $60,416. An offer of employment, if made, will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s skill and experience, as determined by the University.

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