Director, Live Events & Video Services

Summary

The Director, Live Events and Video Services at Army West Point will be primarily responsible for the planning and execution of all Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”) live events. This role involves making strategic decisions regarding staffing requirements for each event and ensuring that all personnel are compensated accordingly. The Director will oversee the creation and integration of all graphic elements used during live events and serve as the main point of contact between the Patriot League, ESPN+, and other affiliated conferences. In addition to event management, the Director will be accountable for the maintenance and operational functionality of all live event equipment, including troubleshooting and coordinating repairs as needed. The role also includes mentoring and managing the Assistant Director, Live Events and Video Services, providing guidance on their daily responsibilities to ensure seamless execution of live events.

Scope of Impact

The scope of impact for this position is considered high, indicating that mistakes could notably affect the organization's ability to connect with its global audience, including fans of Army Athletics and those serving in the US Army. this position will influence the national footprint of Army Athletics on the ESPN+, YouTube, and other social streaming platforms. Additionally, errors in this role could have a significant impact on the organization's brand reputation.

Summary

The Director, Live Events and Video Services at Army West Point will be primarily responsible for the planning and execution of all Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”) live events. This role involves making strategic decisions regarding staffing requirements for each event and ensuring that all personnel are compensated accordingly. The Director will oversee the creation and integration of all graphic elements used during live events and serve as the main point of contact between the Patriot League, ESPN+, and other affiliated conferences. In addition to event management, the Director will be accountable for the maintenance and operational functionality of all live event equipment, including troubleshooting and coordinating repairs as needed. The role also includes mentoring and managing the Assistant Director, Live Events and Video Services, providing guidance on their daily responsibilities to ensure seamless execution of live events.

Scope of Impact

The scope of impact for this position is considered high, indicating that mistakes could notably affect the organization's ability to connect with its global audience, including fans of Army Athletics and those serving in the US Army. this position will influence the national footprint of Army Athletics on the ESPN+, YouTube, and other social streaming platforms. Additionally, errors in this role could have a significant impact on the organization's brand reputation.

Level of Decision Making

The level of decision making is high. This job will work with its supervisor, along with leading the Assistant Director, Live Events & Video Services to create the best live event production and creative video possible.  This position will make decisions on contractor hiring, as well as overall production direction of live events, number of events, etc.  In addition, this position will have creative input on social media, including the management of the Army West Point Athletics YouTube Page.

Success Factors

Success in this position will be evaluated by the Supervisor on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

25% Vendor Management  

• Liaison with ESPN+, Patriot League, and any other streaming partners.
• Serves as the primary representative for all Patriot League Production calls to ensure optimal coordination and performance with our broadcasting partners.
• Oversees the scheduling of events with the Patriot League for broadcast on ESPN+, ensuring that any changes to game times are accurately updated on WatchESPN.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the league to address and resolve any issues that arise during a live event in real-time.
• Decision maker for graphic content and what key stats will be told before, during, and after the Army West Point Live Event.

25% Employee & Contractor Management

• Manages third party contracts to ensure with those engaged to work ESPN+ and other Army West Point Live Events productions. 
• Ensures that every live event is properly staffed with all replay, graphic, camera operators along with any other positions needed. 
• Schedules contractors to perform duties including graphics, replay, camera operation and play-by-play.
• Partners with business office to ensure contractors are paid.

25% Equipment Management

• Decision maker on the exact numbers of cameras needed in order to properly run a live event for Army West Point Athletics. 
• Ensures all live event equipment is properly being moved from one location to another. 
• Decision maker on proper equipment upkeep and new equipment that needs to be purchased to improve live events. 
• Partners with vendors to troubleshoot and fix equipment needing repairs. 

20% Video and Social Production

• Shoots, edits and produces social media, hype and feature videos on Army West Point teams when needed.
• Overseeing that melts from each live event are being uploaded onto Patriot League Dropbox.
• Assists with the management of Army’s YouTube page by creating content, uploading videos and thinking of new and innovates YouTube Shorts and Highlights.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will oversee the Assistant Director, Live Events and Video Services and have oversight of all contractors hired to work live events.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

Perform duties in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
• Frequently moving equipment weighing up to up to 60 lbs. Equipment to include Tricaster, 3Play, cameras, tripods, cables, and other as-needed equipment.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Constantly operates a computer, printer, and phone. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with team members, United States Military Academy (“USMA”) staff and vendors. 
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Travel 

Minimal travel may be expected in this position, depending on sport season. If needed, travel would include marquee events such as the Army-Navy Star Series, highly ranked opponents and/or post season events. This person will setup and run a broadcast at Subaru Park every other year for the Army-Navy Men’s Soccer match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  This position will run the Army Football postgame press conference at the Army-Navy football game.

Required Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. 
• Two years’ of creative video and/or broadcasting experience in any field.
• Knowledge of NewTek Broadcasting equipment.
• Knowledge of AJT, NewBlue, and other graphics systems.
• Understanding of broadcast setup.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years’ broadcasting experience in college or professional sports. 
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of DSLR cameras. 
• Proficient knowledge of NewTek Broadcasting equipment, Encoders, and other broadcast production equipment.
• Two years’ of working for a college or professional athletics team. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay Range

$60,000 - $62,000

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of  service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply. Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. 

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.