Assistant Athletic Director of Broadcast Operations & Technology

Nature of Work: The Assistant Director Athletic under the direction of an Associate Director or above, plays an integral role in the design, development, implementation and interpretation of departmental processes and/or programs.

Typical Responsibilities: Advise and assist in planning, directing and reporting of the activities of one or more functional areas within a department.Contribute to the short and long term vision and planning for the department. Assist in developing and/or managing the implementation of policies, processes, and training. Serve in an advisory capacity, providing coaching and consultation with student athletes on academic, athletic, social and personal issues. Develop proposals, recommendations and reports for senior leadership. Interpret laws, rules, policies & procedures and ensure complianceDuring declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 8 years of direct experience.

 

Broadcast Operations
Position is responsible for all aspects of UNF Athletics broadcasts including planning, operations, staffing, and budget. Broadcasts include ESPN+ productions, TV productions, online streaming, and other similar platforms. Position will direct and produce broadcasts. Oversight of innovations, additions, plans for broadcasts, expansions. Primary contact for broadcast, serving as liaison to outside crews. Training, recruiting and scheduling/staffing OPS employees, graduate assistants, student assistants and interns. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment in the production room and throughout all Athletics facilities. Archives all broadcasts. Aware of and implement new broadcast practices and technologies. Works with engineers to assure sound and streamlined operations. 

Special Events/Projects Production
Videos and produces major events such as media days, Hall of Fame, special announcements, promotional days and outings, etc. Works in-tandem with marketing, strategic communications, creative video. Ensures sponsor fulfillment is met. Works with SIDs to coordinate storytelling and consistency. Shares content (melts, games, audio with creative). Aids Creative video in video shoots. Provides any extra assistance on video shoot day. Suggests content curation to be tied into broadcasts. Serves as liaison with external events who need access to the control room or have audio/visual needs. 

Technology Operations
Responsible for the technical end of operations. Integrates broadcasts with in-house experiences. Responsible for all aspects of official replay systems at all Athletics facilities. Point of contact for audio/visual functions at all facilities. Troubleshoots issues with audio/visual technology. Support all future audio/visual projects that would enhance Athletics facilities and events. Serve as the point of contact with IT and outside companies for all audio/visual needs and requests.

Member of the external operations team which is responsible for the advancement of the Athletic Departments’ external affairs, brand awareness and enhancement, social media presence, and revenue generation. The position will accept additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or designee.

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Nature of Work: The Assistant Director Athletic under the direction of an Associate Director or above, plays an integral role in the design, development, implementation and interpretation of departmental processes and/or programs.

Typical Responsibilities: Advise and assist in planning, directing and reporting of the activities of one or more functional areas within a department.Contribute to the short and long term vision and planning for the department. Assist in developing and/or managing the implementation of policies, processes, and training. Serve in an advisory capacity, providing coaching and consultation with student athletes on academic, athletic, social and personal issues. Develop proposals, recommendations and reports for senior leadership. Interpret laws, rules, policies & procedures and ensure complianceDuring declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 8 years of direct experience.

 

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Broadcast Operations
Position is responsible for all aspects of UNF Athletics broadcasts including planning, operations, staffing, and budget. Broadcasts include ESPN+ productions, TV productions, online streaming, and other similar platforms. Position will direct and produce broadcasts. Oversight of innovations, additions, plans for broadcasts, expansions. Primary contact for broadcast, serving as liaison to outside crews. Training, recruiting and scheduling/staffing OPS employees, graduate assistants, student assistants and interns. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment in the production room and throughout all Athletics facilities. Archives all broadcasts. Aware of and implement new broadcast practices and technologies. Works with engineers to assure sound and streamlined operations. 

Special Events/Projects Production
Videos and produces major events such as media days, Hall of Fame, special announcements, promotional days and outings, etc. Works in-tandem with marketing, strategic communications, creative video. Ensures sponsor fulfillment is met. Works with SIDs to coordinate storytelling and consistency. Shares content (melts, games, audio with creative). Aids Creative video in video shoots. Provides any extra assistance on video shoot day. Suggests content curation to be tied into broadcasts. Serves as liaison with external events who need access to the control room or have audio/visual needs. 

Technology Operations
Responsible for the technical end of operations. Integrates broadcasts with in-house experiences. Responsible for all aspects of official replay systems at all Athletics facilities. Point of contact for audio/visual functions at all facilities. Troubleshoots issues with audio/visual technology. Support all future audio/visual projects that would enhance Athletics facilities and events. Serve as the point of contact with IT and outside companies for all audio/visual needs and requests.

Member of the external operations team which is responsible for the advancement of the Athletic Departments’ external affairs, brand awareness and enhancement, social media presence, and revenue generation. The position will accept additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or designee.

Marginal Functions:

Supports external operations team in Athletic Department initiatives and advancement of the UNF brand and revenue generation.

Departmental Requirements:

Experience directing (Ross Carbonite) a live sports broadcast. Experience setting up a broadcast at every level of the production (cameras, graphically, opens, b-roll, talent preparation, white balancing, cable running, rollout prep). Experience running graphics (Ross Xpression). General understanding of the technical end of ensuring a healthy broadcast - particularly with the use of fiber ST cables, SMPTE cables, SDI connections. Can troubleshoot a variety of internal technical issues (fiber issues, datalinks, camera malfunctions). Experience handling replay (use of the Mira) for broadcast and in-house purposes. Very experience on camera and audio, ensuring the ability to train staff. Must be able to work with a diverse group of people.

Supervision Exercised:

Hire, manage, and supervise all graduate assistants, part-time employees, student assistants, and interns associated with broadcast operations.

Supervision Received:

Will report to the Associate AD - Strategic Communications.

Level of Public Contact:

Interacts with opposing schools and external broadcast crews.

Monetary Responsibility:

Manage the broadcast operations within the allotted budget.

Policy-making and/or Interpretation:

Create policies and procedures as they relate to the organization and coordination of Athletics' broadcasts. Adheres to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Conference, State Board of Education, the UNF Board of Trustees, and the University.

Program Direction and Development:

Provide direction and development of the planning and direction of broadcast and streaming.

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:

Gather and analyze data from student records which must be submitted to the NCAA, SUS, Conference, or University officials protecting the anonymity of the student where necessary.

 

For more information about this position, please contact Brock Borgeson at brock.w.borgeson@unf.edu.

Department

Athletics

Compensation

$55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

 

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620 - 2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.

 

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

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