Assistant Director, Broadcast/B1G+

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Position Number:

100063

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Posting Details

Position Number:

100063

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Title:

Assistant Director

Functional Title:

Assistant Director, Broadcast/B1G+

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

PRES-ICA-Support Services

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director, Broadcast/B1G+ will work as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Broadcasting and Production staff and be under the direct supervision of the Director, Broadcast/B1G+. The Assistant Director, Broadcast/B1G+ is responsible for assisting with the live broadcasts of Maryland Athletics on B1G+. This position will manage student staff training for operations of B1G+ streams and the Big Ten Network (

BTN

) needs, such as coordinating press conferences, studio operations, live stream proposals, and talkbacks. Will be responsible for building game day graphics and other elements to be included in broadcasts.

This position will also oversee DV Sports operations for the Maryland Athletic Department. This will include hiring personnel to operate the DV Sport systems for games that utilize replay. Set up replay systems for use in games. It will also be the point of contact with DV Sport or other replay systems that come into use.

The Assistant Director will also collaborate with other Broadcasting and Production (B&P) unit members with content creation, graphic design, show production, etc, on non-B1G+ events as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Production, or related field.

Experience:

Two (2) to three (3) years experience in live production.

One (1) to two (2) years experience in technical directing and producing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of trends in producing professional-quality live broadcasts.

Experience with

EVS

Replay, Ross Acuity, Carbonite Ultra, Xpression, Daktronics Show control, Sony Cameras, and other broadcast equipment.

Working knowledge of broadcast working standards and equipment, technical facilities, broadcast A/V, and IT production equipment and systems.

Knowledge of the DVSport Official Review replay system.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Two (2) to three (3) years experience in live production and one (1) to two (2) years experience in technical directing and producing at an

NCAA

Division I Power 5 university or within a professional sports environment are preferred. Experience working with students and interns on live productions.

Experience with

EVS

Replay, Ross Acuity and Xpression, Daktronics Show control, Sony Cameras, ClickEffects Prime, Yamaha CL/QL series, Dante Audio routing, Clear Comm communications, Evertz

EQX

Routing, Scorpion, Multiviewer systems,

SMPTE

Fiber and Single Mode Fiber,

AJA

KiPro Ultra and Framesyncs, fiber multiplexing systems, and other broadcast equipment.

Working knowledge of

HDR

(high dynamic range) broadcast working standards and equipment, technical facilities, broadcast A/V and IT production equipment and systems, including experience and exposure to file-based video recorders, production switchers, routing systems, intercoms, RF, cameras, audio mixers, transmission, and encoding equipment as well as computer networks and subsystems including Danté,

MADI

, and AES67 industry trends.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work (Non-standard work hours). While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 50 pounds (Transport of all video equipment, including cameras, tripods, projectors, screens, etc).

Posting Date:

01/26/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

No

Best Consideration Date

02/16/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References (no emails sent from system) Optional Documents

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