Assistant Director, Broadcast Media

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Assistant Director, Broadcast Media Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Broadcast Media assists the Director of Broadcast Media with the operational and technical aspects of athletic broadcast production. Responsibilities include supporting ESPN and other approved media broadcasts, assisting with in‑venue video board productions, editing game highlights, and producing video content for institutional web and social media channels in accordance with department and conference policies.

The Assistant Director of Broadcast Media provides day‑to‑day supervision of student employees assigned to the Game Day Crew. During live productions this role assists with task coordination, ensures students follow established production procedures, and provides instruction related to broadcast operations and equipment usage.

All responsibilities are performed in alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA guidelines.

• Assist in producing live sports coverage of Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, and Softball.
• Assist with management of all video board content for more than 100 events per year in multiple venues.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and development of game day staff for production of live events.
• Create post‑game highlight videos and capture individual highlights as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise before or during a broadcast.
• Assist in producing ESPN productions by gathering assets and identifying storylines for the broadcast.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision of student employees assigned to the Game Day Crew; coordinate tasks, ensure adherence to procedures, and provide instruction on broadcast operations and equipment usage.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of multi‑camera production and signal flow.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and computer skills.
• Video experience working in collegiate athletics or professional sports, or another sports‑related video field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency with Adobe CS Suite (or similar nonlinear video editing software), After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of video equipment (cameras, tripods, editing platforms, post‑production programs/techniques, etc.).

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Elevated temperatures.

Varies based on season and sport assignments.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits information is available through the university’s benefits portal.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.