Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations

Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations

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Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States Communications Sep 16, 2025 Post Date

Requisition #
107296

Stanford’s Department Of Athletics, Physical Education And Recreation

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletic program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions and lead the nation with 138 NCAA championship titles. We support nearly 900 student‑athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embodies a culture of excellence, embraces our mission of scholar‑athleticism and exemplifies a relentless championship spirit.

Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way”, which are:
Embrace Scholar‑Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Stanford Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations who will lead the efforts in delivering a first‑class television broadcast experience while overseeing the day‑to‑day technical operations (video boards, audio systems, replay, coaches film). The successful individual will be a self‑motivated, team‑oriented, organized, problem solver that can orchestrate live event production(s). The Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations will coordinate and lead all live event video broadcasts of Stanford Athletics home events and assist with in‑game production elements.

The position will collaborate with an extensive group of internal and external stakeholders, including facility and operations, marketing, communications, fan experience, ESPN, the ACC, campus organizations, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the best event viewing experience possible. The position will be responsible for the design, development, execution and implementation of events as well as the staffing and training of the broadcast production room and in‑venue video boards.

Staffing will include a mix of full‑time and part‑time staff that will work directly with the ACC and ESPN. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director, Operations and Events, the position will oversee a staff of eight (8), to start, along with numerous, rotating contingent staff members.

• Broadcast Operations
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of campus staff, consultants, and external partners on the design, integration, and execution of the department’s new Production Control Room
  • Work closely with the ACC and ESPN in terms of requirements, event schedules, and production needs in order to meet desired outcomes
  • Oversee the production of live event broadcasts for Stanford over various platforms, including linear, digital, and in‑venue displays
  • Coordinate and supervise training and development of full and part‑time staff in the proper control room and production techniques
  • Oversee scheduling and part‑time staff for broadcasting and video board staffing at events
  • Assist in identifying, recruiting, developing, training, and scheduling talent for each broadcast
  • Develop and lead a team of full‑time and part‑time broadcast professionals, engineers, and game‑day operators/freelancers to operate and work all events; conduct ongoing reviews of budgeting and staffing plans, oversee recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating departmental personnel and service providers
  • Maintain technical knowledge needed to execute broadcasts to the specifications of conference and department partners
  • Ensure all equipment is ready and events are covered through scheduling and strong communication
  • Ability to serve in any roles within the production room if needed, including producer and director
• Video Board Production
  • Serve as the main point of contact…