Assistant Director / ACC Network

EXPIRED

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This is an entry level position to be a part of the ACC Network branch of HokieVision at Virginia Tech. The goal of the ACC Network team at Virginia Tech is to develop and execute the best possible broadcasts of Virginia Tech Athletics for use on various ESPN platforms throughout the season. In this role the Assistant Director will be apart of these broadcasts in various capacities depending on the requirements of the broadcast. The position reports to the Senior Director / ACC Network and works with the rest of the ACC Network staff as well as HokieVision staff to achieve the goals that are set by the department. Additionally, this role would serve as the representative for the ACC Network on reoccurring planning meetings for certain sports to help deliver and share relevant information to other parts of the Athletics Department at Virginia Tech.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (completed by May 2024) with relevant level of training and/or experience or a master's degree.
Experience working in live sports broadcast control room setting.
Previous work live sport broadcasts not limited to, but including:
Technical Director
Camera Operator
Replay Operator
Audio
Graphics/Scorebug
Video Shading
Experience using Adobe Suite including Photoshop & Premiere or similar products.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This is an entry level position to be a part of the ACC Network branch of HokieVision at Virginia Tech. The goal of the ACC Network team at Virginia Tech is to develop and execute the best possible broadcasts of Virginia Tech Athletics for use on various ESPN platforms throughout the season. In this role the Assistant Director will be apart of these broadcasts in various capacities depending on the requirements of the broadcast. The position reports to the Senior Director / ACC Network and works with the rest of the ACC Network staff as well as HokieVision staff to achieve the goals that are set by the department. Additionally, this role would serve as the representative for the ACC Network on reoccurring planning meetings for certain sports to help deliver and share relevant information to other parts of the Athletics Department at Virginia Tech.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (completed by May 2024) with relevant level of training and/or experience or a master's degree.
Experience working in live sports broadcast control room setting.
Previous work live sport broadcasts not limited to, but including:
Technical Director
Camera Operator
Replay Operator
Audio
Graphics/Scorebug
Video Shading
Experience using Adobe Suite including Photoshop & Premiere or similar products.
Commitment to diversity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Work a flexible schedule including outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous work as a Technical Director on live broadcasts using industry standard switchers.
Familiarity with ESPN broadcast standards and practices.
Previously served as a Director for live sports broadcast.
Experience working with students.
Being able to work independently as well as a part of a team.
Previous work with Ross Acuity Switcher/Xpression and/or Evertz Dreamcatcher.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$40,000 to $42,800

Review Date

2/11/2024

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.