Producer/Director

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Open Date

06/27/2024

Requisition Number

PRN39010B

Job Title

Producer/Director

Working Title

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Open Date

06/27/2024

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Requisition Number

PRN39010B

Job Title

Producer/Director

Working Title

Live Production Specialist

Job Grade

E

FLSA Code

Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Flexible schedule, with the expectation that when events that are held on nights, weekends and holidays will all be considered event days.

VP Area

President

Department

00327 - Athletics Department

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

The University of Utah, Athletics Department is looking for a Live Production Specialist. The Live Production Specialist will assist the Director of Broadcast and Director of In-Venue Production with day to day and game day operations, as well as the Chief Broadcast Engineer to ensure equipment is built and allocated for all productions. This role will fill many hats and assist both

ESPN

digital / linear shows, while also stepping in as a secondary producer for in-venue productions. This position requires technical knowledge as well as a production background to support camera operators, graphics operators, replay operators and audio personnel. Hands-on experience with students will be a requirement to ensure the growth of a broadcast program.

An excellent benefits package is included (see https://www.hr.utah.edu/benef... for a full description of the benefits package)

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Director of Big Screens to upload and build out Daktronics Show Control software for events, as well as any required Xpression content.

Assist the Director of Broadcast to ensure any

ESPN

graphics and video assets are loaded for productions.

Serve as secondary producer for in-venue productions, which could include Volleyball and Women’s Basketball shows.

Be able to step in and operate any piece of equipment on gameday, including technical director, tape operator, graphics op, AP, audio engineer or camera operator.

Collaborate with marketing and fan experience, alongside the Director of In-Venue Production, to ensure sponsorships and promotions are executed in an appropriate and efficient manner.

Educate students on the in’s and out’s of live production, while showing a patience and a desire to expand their skills in the broadcast world.

Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all

NCAA

, Big 12, and institutional rules and regulations laid out by University Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.

Preferences

Experience with Ross XPression graphics, Acuity video switchers and Daktronics Show Control.

Ability to run a broadcast camera, in a handheld or hard capacity.

Knowledgeable with replay machines, specifically Dyno,

EVS

or Dreamcatchers.

Prior experience with a power 5 institution, but similar broadcast program experience with a smaller institution is acceptable.

Freelance broadcast position experience is a plus.

Flexible schedule, with the expectation that when events that are held on nights, weekends and holidays will all be considered event days.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior

URS

service, may elect to enroll in

URS

if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from

URS

are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34

CFR

part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (

OEO

/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents 1. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission 2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

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