Director of Broadcast & Creative Productions

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Position Information

Posting Number

S0629

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Position Information

Posting Number

S0629

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Classification Title

Broadcast and Emerging Media Manager

Overall Position Competency

Contributing

Working Title

Director of Broadcast & Creative Productions

Position Number

000472

FLSA

Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN11 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only

Recruitment Range

$45,000 - $50,000

Position Summary

The Athletics department at

UNC

Asheville is an integral part of the University committed to providing an exemplary

NCAA

Division I Athletics Program that creates an environment where student-athletes have high-impact learning experiences while pursuing academic, athletic and lifelong goals, and engages the University’s internal and external constituents and communities. Competing in the Big South Conference,

UNC

Asheville’s Athletics department strives to be nationally recognized for developing “Champions in Athletics and Leaders in Life” by winning in the classroom, community, and competition. The ideal candidate will exhibit character traits of integrity, servant-leadership, work ethic, creativity, and respect for others, and will be passionate about working in college athletics.

 

UNC

Asheville athletics is seeking a Director of Broadcast and Creative Production that will be responsible for managing all aspects of video operations to ensure the delivery of quality live streaming video productions for

ESPN

and

WLOS

broadcasts in collaboration with the Athletics External Relations office.  The position will direct the broadcast by providing leadership and directing all activities and personnel engaged in operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video systems within the sports arena for home athletic events while ensuring live video feed to

ESPN

remains uninterrupted.  This position will serve as a liaison to Big South Conference and

ESPN

to fulfill video requests used for broadcast and for distribution on various platforms including social media and on the official athletics website.  This position must ensure that all video productions adhere to rules and regulations as set forth by Big South Conference,

ESPN

and

UNC

Asheville athletics while also developing concepts and story lines for videos to be used at various

UNC

Asheville athletic events.

 

The position will work within the framework of the university’s and athletics department’s strategic plans to coordinate and stream selected

UNC

Asheville home athletic events for multiple sports teams over the course of the athletic year as well as help provide video highlights with the Athletic Communications Team. This position will focus on the live video production of

UNC

Asheville’s home athletic events for multiple sport programs.  This individual will help successfully integrate the

UNC

Asheville athletic product into the ESPN+ platform and be the direct contact for live productions on all

ESPN

and

WLOS

broadcasts.

 

In addition, this position along with the External Relations office will direct all activities and personnel engaged in the creation of video content used in the development of marketing and promotional videos to be utilized via social media, digital media, official athletics website and various other avenues. This position will develop a content schedule each week in collaboration with the Athletic Communications Team.  

 

This is a highly visible and responsible position that requires a detailed, creative thinking and technical decision-making individual who will work closely with partnering organizations and various outlets to enhance and promote the

UNC

Asheville Athletics brand and programs.   

Division

Office of the Chancellor

Department

Athletics

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Time Limited Position

No

If time-limited, length of assignment

Not Applicable

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

High school diploma or equivalency and four years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast communications, journalism, graphic design, sports management and/or new media is preferred. A qualified candidate with another degree may also be considered.

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Ability and willingness to work evening and weekends

A past history of working with

ESPN

is also a plus.

Previous knowledge of video streaming and new media platforms is encouraged.

Prior work and knowledge of a NewTek Tricaster, Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut, Adobe After Effects and various media encoders is preferred.

Working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and live sports production.

Work Schedule and Hours

Flexible hours to include nights and weekend. This position requires some travel and night, weekend, and holiday hours.

Competency Profile

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Posting Detail Information

| Special Instructions Summary |
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. | | Posting Date | 10/14/2024 | | Closing Date | 11/04/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Asheville website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • HERC
   • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
   • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
   • X (formerly Twitter)
   • Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents 1. Other Documents

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