Job Description:

DIVISION: Administration

DEPARTMENT: Department of Athletics           

BASIC FUNCTION: The Assistant Director for Broadcast Operations and Digital Strategy is responsible for the management and creative direction of all Stags Sports Network broadcasts including but not limited to ESPN3/+ productions, Facebook live and Sidearm Sports. This will be an average of over 130 broadcasts across multiple platforms annually. This position will manage on-air talent, freelance staff, interns and student workers on game days in collaboration with the athletics external operations team and university media center. The role includes the management and care of all athletics broadcast equipment and developing a plan to forecast future needs to consistently enhance live athletics events. This position is the liaison with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for all ESPN/live stream productions.

Job Description:

DIVISION: Administration

DEPARTMENT: Department of Athletics           

BASIC FUNCTION: The Assistant Director for Broadcast Operations and Digital Strategy is responsible for the management and creative direction of all Stags Sports Network broadcasts including but not limited to ESPN3/+ productions, Facebook live and Sidearm Sports. This will be an average of over 130 broadcasts across multiple platforms annually. This position will manage on-air talent, freelance staff, interns and student workers on game days in collaboration with the athletics external operations team and university media center. The role includes the management and care of all athletics broadcast equipment and developing a plan to forecast future needs to consistently enhance live athletics events. This position is the liaison with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for all ESPN/live stream productions.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS:  Required to work weekends and evenings as well as occasional travel.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited four-year college or university

EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience in athletics broadcast productions, with a specific focus on ESPN broadcasts. Demonstrated knowledge of the broadcasting field. Experience with video editing systems and Adobe Creative Suite.

REPORTS TO: Deputy Athletics Director  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Primary point person for all ESPN productions including:

• Management of student and freelance staffing for game day

• Development of a comprehensive technology plan for routine maintenance and replacement of all audio and video equipment

• Game day responsibilities of set-up, producing and directing all production needs

• Work with on-air talent for optimal game presentation

• Inventory/organize all game day production equipment to ensure proper care

• Point person for any linear/digital television opportunities that occur during each basketball and lacrosse season

Direct and Manage all Stags Sports Network broadcasts

• Includes the management of student workers and freelancers

• Manage, assess and organize all audio and video equipment

• Set-up all broadcast equipment at venues as needed on game day

• Create graphics to maximize the viewership experience throughout each broadcast

Produce creative content (videos and motion graphics) to assist communications team in sharing athletic and academic success

• Create videos to drive engagement on social platforms and FairfieldStags.com

• Focus on content that generates high levels of engagement on social media platforms

• Integrate videos into broadcast segments to connect audiences with the accomplishments and achievements of Fairfield’s varsity sport programs

Assist the Fairfield University Media Center with large-scale broadcast events such as undergraduate and graduate commencement

• Provide event support as directed by the Fairfield University Media Center

• This position is a dual report between athletics and the Fairfield University Media Center

Participate in the professional development of the department. 

• Communicate effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent departmental matters

• Monitor developments within the broadcast/video/digital field through membership in professional associations, attendance at workshops and seminars, and in the reading of professional literature

• Promote a courteous image as a university representative

• Attend departmental staff meetings as requested

• Ensure student-athletes, individual and team efforts, are recognized Perform efficiently in all work-related functions

• Support the university and departmental mission, vision and cultural commitments, including participating in community service activities as possible

Promote safe and secure working conditions. 

• Promote the proper utilization of equipment and materials

• Notify supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions

To perform other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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