Production Technician

Job no: 499111
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Athletics, Business Operations / Services
Division: Athletics

Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21 st
-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting belonging, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge, and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time;

and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 36 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 NCAA Division I teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Technical Services, the Production Technician is responsible for all facets of multi-camera productions for the Division of Athletics, including in-game entertainment, webcasts, broadcasts, and commercial events. The position sets up and troubleshoots production equipment, pre-produces video, graphic, and audio content, produces and directs live productions, supervises part-time staff, and logs and archives video content, helping Denver Athletics deliver a championship-caliber game day and broadcast experience for fans, student-athletes, and partners.

The Production Technician works closely with Marketing, Communications, Creative Services, Sponsorship, Ticketing, Events/Operations, Development, and sport programs to execute technical services across the department.

• Provide technical event support for multi-camera productions, including in-game entertainment, webcasts, broadcasts and commercial events, across pre-production, live production, and post-production
• Set up, test, operate, troubleshoot and tear down audio/video equipment before, during and after events, ensuring equipment functions properly and is stored correctly
• Produce and direct multi-camera productions, operating video switchers and routers, audio consoles and signal processing, video servers, display controllers, camera systems, graphics systems, lighting equipment, and intercom/IFB systems
• Create, organize, load, and remove video, graphic, and audio content on video servers and display controllers, and configure display controllers for each event
• Supervise, train, and schedule part-time staff, work-study students, and interns serving on event production crews
• Coordinate the implementation of technical services with campus and department partners, including Development, Marketing, Communications, Sponsorship, Creative Services, Ticketing, Events/Operations, and sport programs
• Log and archive video content accurately using Avid editing and storage systems and digital asset management software
• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director and Associate Director for Technical Services with daily office functions, including event planning and staffing, scheduling, database management, and professional development; identify and resolve equipment problems and perform minor repairs as needed

• Proficiency with video switchers and…