Director of Broadcast Services

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20260011NE

Job Title

Director of Broadcast Services

Number of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

20260011NE

Job Title

Director of Broadcast Services

Number of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time

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Work Location

Murray, KY

Employment Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department

Athletics Non-Sport Marketing

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Broadcast Services will produce, manage, and execute all of Murray State Athletics’ live video productions, including ESPN game broadcasts. This position is responsible for creating storylines and adhering to the brand standards set forth by Murray State and ESPN, while also assisting with social media efforts of the department. In addition, this individual will be responsible for identifying and training gameday staff to assist with all broadcast operations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Produce live sports coverage of Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, and other assigned sports and events.
• Responsible for the production of ESPN+ broadcasts by gathering assets and identifying storylines for the broadcast.
• Create postgame highlight videos and capture individual highlights as needed.
• Assist in the archival of games, highlights and related content.
• Maintain an effective knowledge of video board setup and operation for athletics contests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of multi-camera production and signal flow
• Previous experience producing, shooting and editing video.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.), Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, cameras, lighting and sound.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Posting Date

08/13/2025

Closing Date

08/27/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Three (3) references

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

$19.19 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade

108

Work Hours

Physical Demands

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you currently have a Bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have knowledge of multi-camera production and signal flow?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have experience producing, shooting and editing video?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.), Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, cameras, lighting and sound?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Letter of Application 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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