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Southern Utah University (UT)
Athletics Broadcast Manager
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What they do
A College Athletic Director manages the sports and athletic programs and departments for a college or university. Supervises coordination of various athletic events and manages athletic department budgets. Serves as a liaison with sports conference or division administrators. Oversees hiring of athletic department staff.
$116,272 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Responsible for streaming SUU athletic events to conference rights holders (currently the Big Sky Conference/ESPN), providing athletic marketing support as needed, and delivering feeds to official replay systems and video boards in athletic venues where available. Must be capable of producing broadcasts that meet ESPN+ standards. This position will work non-standard hours. Work schedule will vary depending on when athletics events are scheduled. This position will work outdoor events as well as indoor events. Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairs. Is supervised by the SUUTV Station Manager and reports to both the SUUTV Station Manager and the Communication Department Chair. Will also work closely with members of the Athletic Department management and Athletic Department Marketing teams. Responsible for ensuring that all student workers and any others under their supervision follow all OSHA regulations, university safety rules, and ensure the preservation of university equipment. This person will also follow all purchasing and budgeting rules as well as rules regarding scheduling of work-study and regular hourly students. In collaboration with the SUUTV Station Manager, hire, supervise, train, and mentor student crews (ThunderVision) who work on athletic broadcasts and other live streams and recordings. Provide technical support for SUU-related live streams and video productions. Serve as the lead director for all athletic events and work closely with the SUU Athletic Department, SUUTV ThunderVision staff, and ESPN contacts to ensure high-quality broadcasts. Ensure all equipment is prepared and in proper working order prior to use. Create and update videos and graphics needed for broadcasts and video feeds. Work with Athletic Department management and the SUUTV Station Manager to ensure changes to venue modifications incorporate appropriate camera positions, talent locations, and cable pathways Assist the SUUTV Station Manager with broadcasting and live streaming SUU events outside of athletics, including the Utah Summer Games, SUU Commencement, concerts, and other university events. Work with the SUUTV Station Manager on television studio operations, maintenance, and classroom support. Work with Athletic Department Marketing staff to prepare promotional materials for live streams and venue video boards. Edit event footage for campus departments and create promotional content for SUUTV.