Director of Live Production (Technical Specialist) (2024)

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Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees production of Indiana University Athletics video and digital broadcasts.
• Manages the delivery of content and programming for B1G+, the Big Ten Conference, and other official department channels and opportunities.
• Produces video for marketing and recruiting purposes, and other duties associated with live production of events and content creation.
• Directs and/or produces quality live videoboard shows and live streams via the required distribution platform.
• Leads production of the in-venue game presentation for football, basketball, and other spectator sports at video board capable venues.
• Executes game day setup for live streams and in-venue productions.
• Collaborates with marketing, sponsorship, development, and communication teams to meet department requirements for live streams and in-venue productions.
• Works with B1G Network to ensure the department is meeting its requirements by providing broadcast assets and other assistance in preparation for live game broadcasts.
• Works with the athletic department, the Big Ten Conference, and DV Sport to ensure the department is meeting its requirements for official replay review.
• Assists in staffing individuals to perform television control room functions and camera operator functions for all productions.
• Works with engineering team to upkeep maintenance of all control room and video equipment, including troubleshooting any hardware, software, and equipment issues that arise.
• Helps produce promotional video content for television broadcasts, in-venue use, and social media use.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of latest video production equipment and trends.
• Responsible for adhering to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all department and university continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Leads, trains, and mentors student and temporary/part-time teammates on event days.

General Responsibilities

• Monitors productions and signals, determines proper operation of broadcast quality equipment, provides troubleshooting guidance, and corrects basic and complex issues involving sound quality, production playback, and file transfer.
• Manages, designs, plans, installs, operates, and maintains video production facilities, tape and server recording and editing equipment, and lighting and stage equipment, including digital cameras, switchers, graphics, routing, recording, playback, encoding, embedding, compression, and multiplexing with multiple layers of audio.
• Assesses equipment needs for productions, procures necessary materials, and configures installation to ensure consistent operations during production.
• Designs and implements preventive maintenance schedules and operating procedures to maintain equipment.
• Regularly tests, adjusts, and evaluates installed systems and approves post-production media for technical quality for release to other broadcasters.
• May train Broadcast Technicians and/or Audio/Video Technicians on procedures and production equipment operations.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering, production engineering and/or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in public broadcasting, video and web production, content creation, production, or related field
• 1 year of management experience in relevant field

Preferred

• 3 years of professional experience in a live broadcast environment; including hands-on experience with video production equipment
• Experience in a fast-paced broadcast, video, or live-events environment, including exposure to live multi-camera setups in both studio and remote

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Demonstrates basic understanding of technical remote positions, their functions, responsibilities, and necessary skills
• Possesses a general understanding of the technical equipment used on mobile units, including but not limited to cameras, replay devices, switchers, audio boards, and graphics machines
• Proficient in utilization of multiple software platforms, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding of how to use Sony, Grass Valley/Thompson, and Newtek TriCaster HD video switchers
• Familiarity with most video, audio, and live web streaming standard equipment, in both ENG and multi-camera setups

WORKING CONDITIONS/DEMANDS

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. This role requires the ability to work an irregular weekly schedule, involving occasional shifts during evening, weekend, or Holiday periods.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

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