Job Summary
The Production Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating all live broadcast and streaming productions for Lamar University Athletics and Big Red Productions, including ESPN, ESPN+, conference, and other digital media broadcasts. This position oversees all phases of production, including pre-production planning, live event execution, and post-production activities, while ensuring high-quality and reliable broadcast operations. The Production Coordinator provides technical leadership and expertise in broadcast technologies, supports the maintenance and operation of production equipment and systems, schedules and supervises production personnel, and serves as a key resource during live events. The position also trains and mentors student employees and part-time staff, assists with budget and resource planning, and collaborates with athletics and university stakeholders to support the successful delivery of media and broadcast services. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental and university objectives.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate and oversee all phases of live broadcast productions for Lamar University Athletics, including pre-production planning, live event execution, and post-production activities for ESPN, ESPN3, Facebook Live, and other streaming platforms.
- Manage broadcast engineering operations by operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting production equipment and technology infrastructure, including video switchers, routers, communications systems, distribution amplifiers, and related broadcast systems.
- Schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate student employees and part-time staff, ensuring adequate staffing, technical proficiency, and operational support for athletic broadcasts and events.
- Coordinate production resources and collaborate with athletics staff, event stakeholders, and production personnel to support day-to-day video operations and ensure successful event coverage.
- Support departmental planning and continuous improvement efforts by assisting with budget development, monitoring equipment service agreements and contracts, researching industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommending enhancements to production operations
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast production, media communications, digital media, journalism, sports media, information technology or a related field. Education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in live event production, broadcast operations, multimedia production or a related field.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting broadcast and audiovisual production systems.
- Experience in live event production and operation of broadcast equipment, including video switching, graphics, replay, audio and streaming technologies.
Desired Qualifications:
- Five (5) years or more experience in broadcasting, video production, media production, and live productions.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Experience with ESPN+, NCAA Division I athletics broadcasts, or collegiate sports production.
Supplemental Information
Key Competencies:
- Ability to coordinate multiple production simultaneously while maintaining production quality and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts and production activities.
- Ability to organize and schedule production crews, equipment and operation resources for multiple athletic events and special productions.
- Ability to research emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices in sports broadcasting and digital media production.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during athletic events, broadcasts, and production activities; lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds; and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces when installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting production systems. The position requires prolonged operation of computers, cameras, audio equipment, and broadcast technology, as well as the ability to distinguish visual and audio signals necessary for monitoring live productions and resolving technical issues. Travel between campus venues and production locations may be required.
Job Conditions: Work is performed in a fast-paced production environment that supports live athletic events and university productions and frequently requires evening, weekend, holiday, and irregular work schedules. The position requires attendance at both indoor and outdoor venues and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, elevated noise levels, and time-sensitive production demands. Work may be performed in control rooms, equipment rooms, production facilities, and event venues, with occasional local travel required to support athletic and special events.
Who We Are
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University
