"Associate Director - Multimedia & Production"

Job Summary

This position will play a key role in leading and implementing multimedia and technological initiatives for the Department of Athletics. The position will work closely with both the communications and marketing groups to promote the mission and goals of the Department by producing high-level broad-range live broadcasts of Harvard Athletics events, for national, regional and local distribution.

The position is the primary advisor to the director of multimedia and production at Athletics on all matters relating to live production and broadcasting and has day-to-day responsibilities over the multimedia game-day crew.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Lead on-boarding and training efforts for new multimedia game-day staff

• Lead the hiring, training and shadowing process for new part-time game-day staff, which averages 100 students and recent graduates from local area colleges, with frequent turnover.
• Devise and manage a process for evaluating the technical skill and effective knowledge of game-day staff, and devise plans for maintaining the competence level throughout the annual 10-month broadcast season.

Plan and direct live broadcasts of home athletic events, and select external events held at Athletics facilities

• Oversee the production of video board shows and live television and online broadcasts of a large amount of the department’s more than 300 annual productions.
• Assist in expanding coverage of programs on ESPN+ and NESN.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and feedback to team of 100 part-time game-day staff in how to maintain quality and consistency in broadcasts across multiple venues and sports.

Lead the maintenance, service and regular upgrade of multimedia control rooms, production facilities, and broadcasting equipment

• Initiate regular inspections of existing multimedia facilities around the Harvard Athletics campus.
• Recommend and implement maintenance process of production facilities to ensure full functionality during game-days.
• Regularly evaluate non-fixed multimedia gear (outside of control rooms) and implement replacement plans to maintain working conditions throughout the 300+ game season, as equipment is handled by 100 game-day staff and shows regular wear and tear.

Devise, storyboard, plan and produce multimedia feature content, telling the story of what makes the University, athletics department, coaches and student-athletes different and special

• Produce feature content relating to student-athletes, coaches and programs, to showcase during live broadcasts.
• Work closely with the communications and marketing teams, as well as coaches and student-athletes, to flesh out relevant and noteworthy stories for telling using multimedia tools.
• Work with the Director of Multimedia and Production to develop a plan of distribution of new multimedia content on both internal channels (GoCrimson.com, social media) and external channels (national broadcasters, regional broadcasters).
• Assist others in the department, such as members of the communications team, in planning, shooting and editing video projects.

Serve as primary contact between Harvard University Athletics and ESPN

• Manage live broadcast schedule with ESPN
• Manage ESPN+ graphics implementation
• Manage break insertion and pass-through broadcasting

Working Conditions

• Nights and weekend work required
• Some travel required

Physical Requirements

Job occasionally requires strenuous physical activity, including the climbing of steps and moving of heavy boxes and equipment; ability to work extended stretches, both within a day and over several consecutive days.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 5 years of experience in live production or broadcasting required. Internships or part-time work can be included.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in audio/visual communications, design multimedia production or journalism.
• Previous experience in sports production desired.
• Must have outstanding organizational, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of current and emergent audio/video technologies and video production.
• Must be able to work independently.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable): N/A
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, and DMV

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.