Assistant Director, Live Video (Broadcast Production Manager) - Division Of Intercollegiate Athletic

Assistant Director, Live Video (Broadcast Production Manager) - Division of Intercollegiate Athletic
Division Intercollegiate Athletics
Job Summary
Responsibility for collaboration for and assisting with all creative aspects and operations of Video Services Department; while specializing in short form media production. Direct, oversee and administer broadcast technological practices and application within the scope of live event production.Duties & Responsibilities
Live Event Production

• Oversee BTN Student U broadcasts/Illinois streaming broadcasts
• Staffing, recruiting, and training students for BTN Student U broadcasts and FightingIllini live events
• Maintaining broadcast equipment, production switcher, fiber conversion equipment, cameras, audio equipment and graphics hardware
• Live event production where there is a LED display for DIA athletic events
• DIA Special events

Post Production

• Collaborating with Video Services staff in all operational functions
• Conceptualizing and implementing video scoreboard production animation and still graphics, features and activities displayed during home games where there is a LED display; fulfilling media, institution and internal requests for footage; coordinating, managing and cataloging, video archives for each sports they are assigned
• Responsible for all aspects of the production process from start to finish:
  
  • Conceptualizing, coordinating, writing, shooting, and editing videos for Fightingillini.com, Fighting Illini Athletics, in-venue video boards
  • Collaborating with the DIA staff to create marketing, publicity, highlight, banquet, and other feature videos
  • Assisting with production of Big Ten Network content
  • Producing television or webisode show features and content; and
• Other duties as assigned

State Farm Center AV Specialist

• Serve as the main contact for State Farm Center LED event display. This includes all promotional graphic and animation needed for non-athletic State Farm Center LED displays.

Physical Demands

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Frequently

Sitting : Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Climbing : Rarely

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Squatting/Crouching : Rarely

Talking : Constantly

Hearing : Constantly

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Constantly

Visual Acuity : Constantly

Physical Exertion : Occasionally

Operating Heavy Machinery/Equipment : Frequently

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Frequently

Extreme heat : Frequently

Humidity : Frequently

Wet : Frequently

Noise : Frequently

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Frequently

Work Outdoors : Frequently

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field to the position.
• Two years of professional work experience in areas including non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, or a closely related professional area.
• Demonstrated experience with digital video, including format conversion for social media distribution.
• Experience working in live television and/or comparable experience in athletic video board operation, production, or direction at a professional or collegiate program.
• Experience in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects or Avid.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience working with one or more of the following; ESPN3, SEC Network, ESPN, BTN Student U broadcasts as a producer, director or supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Championship Mindset and Expectations
• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff
• Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience
• Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values
• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5014 - Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/17/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 4, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1021544
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu