Producer - Broadcast Operations

Position Information

| Classification Title | Technical Design Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Minimum of 3 years’ experience on high-level broadcast productions.  | | Position Summary |
The Producer – Broadcast Operations is responsible for overseeing the production of digital broadcasts on SEC Network+ and other linear ESPN platforms. This position involves coordinating the content and execution of live sports broadcasts and ensuring high-quality productions. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Demonstrate a level of familiarity and competency with ESPN/SEC Network policies, procedures, and workflow. - Experience producing ESPN.com or ESPN+ broadcasts and linear broadcast. - In-depth sports knowledge and creative storytelling and content ideas - Ross Xpression Studio and Datalinq knowledge - Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

| | Physical Demands |
Stand, reach with arms and lift up to 40 lbs of equipment. Sound at athletic events will escalate to high decibel levels. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Serves as a broadcast producer that provides both broadcast and in-venue game production for assigned UGAA events. - Produce digital broadcasts on SECN+ and other linear ESPN network. - Coordinate the content and execution of live sports broadcasts, ensuring high-quality productions. - Regular interaction with sports information personnel and on-air talent to ensure that all aspects of the broadcast, from content to delivery, are well-prepared. - Pre-production planning, research, coordination of coach calls, and overall show flow.

| | Percentage of time | 45 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Management of production graphics including creating spreadsheets for graphics, working with Ross Xpression Studio graphic projects, and integrating video elements into the live broadcast. - Step into various other broadcast roles during live productions as needed. - Work alongside ESPN personnel to support linear productions which includes assisting with technical setups and managing the assigned production team.

| | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Staying informed and fully compliant with all current ESPN production guidelines, standards, and obligations to ensure high-quality broadcasts. - Supervision and training of freelance students and independent contractors in various production positions.

| | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assists with videoboard productions as needed. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Additional duties as assigned by department management as needed. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter

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