Broadcast Producer

Broadcast Producer - Gopher Athletics (Gopher Digital Productions)
Classification:
Civil Service
Job Code: 8341DG

Job Duties:

Coordinate Production Efforts to Support Gameday Readiness - 40%

• This position will coordinate or assist with all home Gopher Athletics live events, and oversee various University and non-University events. This will include but is not limited to:
  • Assist with crewing and preparation for video board and webcast productions of events
  • Support equipment, prep, setup and teardown according to production needs
  • Integrate scoring, timing and stats data into show elements
  • Prepare various control equipment for productions
  • Utilize Daktronics Show Control, Adobe Creative Suite and Xpression Studio to update and create content
  • Troubleshoot minor technical issues

  • Plan and execute sponsorship elements

  • Collaborate with various departments within the organization to develop ideas
  • Effectively communicate with key event stakeholders to ensure goals are met
  • Support miscellaneous auxiliary productions for the Athletic Department and Special Events
• Video board Productions
  • Serve as control room producer and supervisor for Gopher Athletics video board productions
  • Serve as the primary GDP contact for production staff and other units for select sports and on event days
• B1G+ streams
  • Oversee production and broadcast work for B1G+ streams
  • Coordinate streaming efforts with stakeholders in Gopher Athletics and the Big Ten Network Student U program
  • Assist with producing streamed games
  • Teach student-staff the fundamentals of sports broadcasting
• Assist with supervision and oversight of student and freelance workforce (~100)

Staffing:
Recruiting, Training and Scheduling - 20%

• The Broadcast Producer will help manage all production staff which will include but is not limited to:
  • Assist with the recruiting and hiring process for new production assistants
  • Logistical planning for event production including assessing the needs and schedule staff accordingly
  • Provide training opportunities
  • Develop and manage a communication plan to handle schedule changes
  • Ensure staff hours are input accurately & efficiently into timeclock management system

Future Planning - 5%

• Consistently helping identify and implement opportunities for workflow efficiencies
• Assist broadcast operations with efforts to add, expand, and maintain all broadcast infrastructure within each athletic facility and central video production control rooms

Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

Hybrid 3 days in office and flexible give game schedules

Visa Language: Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

• $47,000-$50,000 /year + OT
• Position is paid hourly
• Position is eligible to earn overtime and holiday pay

Required Qualifications:

• A BA/BS degree in an appropriate area of specialization or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
• One year experience in broadcast/control room setting for live events and/or studio production
• Solid understanding of control room systems (Router, Switcher, Graphic Systems, Replay systems, servers, etc.) including but not limited to Grass Valley Switchers, Ross Xpression, New Tek Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, and Daktronics control systems
• Ability to stay abreast and learn new software and technology quickly and independently
• Strong & professional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, such as competing demands, frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Teamwork mindset and collaborative work ethic. Works well with others and independently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Live Sports Production Experience
• Experience in a central control room setting which serve multiple venues
• Daktronics or Ross Experience

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Minnesota sponsors 22…