Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an NCAA Division I member of the Missouri Valley and Missouri Valley Football Conferences. We are currently seeking to hire an Athletics Communications Associate Video Tech/Game day Producer. The Video Tech/Game day Producer is responsible for the technical execution, operation, and enhancement of all video board and in-venue display systems for SIU Athletics. This position oversees live-event production, directs video board shows, troubleshoots equipment, and manages the performance, maintenance, and reliability of video, graphics, camera, and control-room systems. The primary goal is to deliver a seamless, high-quality fan experience while continually expanding capabilities and improving the overall game day environment for fans and student-athletes.
Examples of Duties
The Video Tech/Game day Producer is responsible for the technical execution, operation, and enhancement of all video board and in-venue display systems for SIU Athletics. This position oversees live-event production, directs video board shows, troubleshoots equipment, and manages the performance, maintenance, and reliability of video, graphics, camera, and control-room systems. The primary goal is to deliver a seamless, high-quality fan experience while continually expanding capabilities and improving the overall game day environment for fans and student-athletes.
In Venue Video Production & Gameday Direction
- Direct live videoboard shows, including camera feeds, replays, scoreboard graphics, fan prompts, and sponsor elements.
- Operate and oversee all control-room technology, including switching systems, replay servers, and graphics playback devices.
- Ensure all gameday production elements run smoothly, accurately, and on schedule.
Technical Operations, Systems Engineering & Troubleshooting
- Maintain and test videoboard systems, LED displays, control-room hardware, video routers, switchers, cabling, and related AV infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real time before, during, and after events.
- Perform routine diagnostics, firmware updates, calibration, and system optimization.
- Document equipment performance, failures, repairs, and recommended upgrades.
Camera & Graphics System Management
- Operate and oversee multi-camera setups, including broadcast cameras, PTZ units, handhelds, lenses, and related accessories.
- Ensure graphics systems, overlays, sponsor content, and motion assets are correctly integrated and functional.
- Work with creative staff to prepare content for various display formats and resolutions.
Workflow Development & System Innovation
- Analyze current production workflows and identify inefficiencies or limitations.
- Recommend and assist in planning upgrades to video control rooms, videoboards, cameras, and supporting infrastructure.
- Research industry best practices and emerging technologies to elevate the gameday presentation.
Collaboration & Student Training
- Recruit, train, and supervise student staff on camera operation, control-room systems, graphics execution, and technical roles.
- Create and maintain SOPs for production equipment, gameday execution, and emergency troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with marketing, communications, and external partners, and event operations staff to support unified game presentation goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, sports communications, sports marketing, sports management, public relations, communications, English, or a related field.
- One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working with a university athletics department in its setup and execution of live game day presentations and television broadcasts, including work as a graduate assistant, contracted employee, or member of the staff, during basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, softball, and baseball seasons.
Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
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