Director of Sports Productions
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jan 20, 2024
Expired Date: Apr 10, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Full-time
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Position Title
Director of Sports Productions
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
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Position Title
Director of Sports Productions
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
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Position Number
061731
Department
Sports Information - 120950
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution
- Experience as an audio/video broadcast producer and/or engineer as well as use of digital editing equipment and audio production
- Knowledge of live production equipment including NewTek and Ross, ESPN+ video streaming, and Daktronics production software preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be available to travel and work long hours on occasion
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| License/Certification Required | |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, live production experience, Daktronics video board software, or similar programs
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete. The Director of Sports Productions position reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director and works to:
- Supervise live and recorded video production for App State Athletics
- Supervise other members of the Sports Productions Department
- Oversee all operational aspects of game broadcasts and other productions such as signing day shows, coaches radio shows and Facebook live events
- Manage and troubleshoot technical needs of the sports productions unit, including but not limited to, cameras, graphics and replay equipment, switchers, audio, video boards, and radio
- Serve as producer/director for home game video board shows and live streaming broadcasts
- Coordinate talent and production staff for ESPN+ streams and video board shows
- Manage pre-approved production studio & facility enhancements related to broadcast operations
- Maintain video equipment and facilities
- Supervise and produce department videos such as student-athlete features, highlight packages, social media & promotional, banquet videos, fundraising videos
- Manage operational budget
- Serve as liaison and resource for the Appalachian Sports Network
- Serve as liaison with University video and communication department units
- Serve as liaison with video board partner (Daktronics) and broadcast partners
- Strategically plan to meet future needs of video operations
- Other duties as assigned
Commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt Conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours | Varies |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Physical Demands of Position |
Typical physical demands of a broadcasting role
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Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 01/19/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 01/22/2024 |
| Proposed Date of Hire | 02/19/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List a minimum of 3 professional references with Contact Information | | Search Chair Name | Joey Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesj7@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501345P |
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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents
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