Sr Producer

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Details

Open Date

06/11/2025

Requisition Number

PRN42175B

Job Title

Sr Producer

Working Title

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Announcement

Details

Open Date

06/11/2025

Requisition Number

PRN42175B

Job Title

Sr Producer

Working Title

Broadcast Feature Producer

Job Grade

F

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

President

Department

00327 - Athletics Department

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

09/11/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah Athletics Department is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented Broadcast Feature Producer to join our dynamic media team. This individual will be responsible for producing engaging, high-quality feature content that showcases the stories of student-athletes, coaches, and the university’s athletic programs. The Broadcast Feature Producer will work closely with other members of the broadcast and creative media team to produce compelling narratives that resonate with fans, alumni, and the greater University of Utah community.

Responsibilities

• ESPN+ Feature Story Production : Conceptualize, script, and produce feature stories on athletes, coaches, and key athletic events, showcasing unique angles that highlight the human side of sports. This should be emotional and impactful content that enhances the fan experience and recruiting opportunities by providing insight into the team, game preparation, and celebrations of victories.
• Content Development : Collaborate with the Athletics Communications team to identify interesting storylines, uncover new features, and develop fresh ideas that represent the spirit and culture of Utah Athletics.
• Innovative Storytelling : Continuously seek out new ways to tell stories through visuals, sound, and storytelling techniques, staying current with trends in sports media production.
• Lead Stylistic Shoots : Creatively lead documentary style interview shoots, using a range of camera and lighting techniques to showcase our student athletes and coaches in a one-on-one setting.
• Video Editing : Edit video content, including interview features, VO features, high energy highlights and short event recaps, into polished, compelling stories for distribution on television, digital platforms and social media.
• Collaborative Teamwork : Work alongside the broadcast team, creative media team, photographers, graphic designers, and social media managers to ensure cohesive messaging and content alignment with overall Athletics Department branding.
• Live Event Integration : Capture and create behind-the-scenes and feature content at live athletic events, integrating the unique atmosphere and energy into stories that extend beyond the scoreboard.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or a related field. 
• Three to five years of experience in broadcast media production, video production, or feature storytelling, ideally in sports.
• Advanced proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, etc.).
• Technical familiarity with cinema-style cameras, preferably Sony FX-6.
• Strong experience in storytelling, including scripting, video editing, and pacing.
• Ability to shoot a wide variety of live sports in creative ways.
• Knowledge of sports, with an understanding of how to highlight the emotional and personal narratives behind athletic achievement.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and working with diverse groups of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the athletic calendar.
• Strong familiarity with the University of Utah’s athletics programs and a passion for representing Utah’s legacy in collegiate sports.

Preferences

• Experience in producing content for broadcast platforms, particularly in sports or collegiate athletics.
• Background in live broadcast production, including directing or technical assistance with live streams.
• Familiarity with broadcast graphics and animation software (e.g., Ross XPression, DAK Show Control).
• Previous experience with college athletics, especially in the Big 12 or a major sports conference.
• Understanding of the University of Utah’s mission, values, and athletic culture.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio or reel of relevant broadcast feature content (including examples of sports-related stories and features) to be considered for the position.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents 1. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only 2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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