"Director of Video Productions"

The position will work within the framework of the university’s and athletics department’s strategic plans to coordinate and stream selected UNCG home athletic events for multiple sports teams over the course of the athletic year as well as help provide video highlights with the Athletic Strategic Communications team. This position will focus on the live video production of UNCG’s home athletic events for multiple sports programs. This individual will help successfully integrate the UNCG athletic product into the ESPN+ platform and be the direct contact for live productions on all ESPN broadcasts.

In addition, this position will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications in directing all activities and personnel engaged in the creation of video content used in the development of marketing and promotional videos to be utilized via social media, digital media, official athletics website and various other avenues.

This is a highly visible and responsible position that requires a detailed, creative thinking and technical decision-making individual who will work closely with partnering organizations and various outlets to enhance and promote the UNCG Athletics brand and programs.

The Director of Broadcast and Live Production will conduct functional and operational testing procedures to ensure quality performance of broadcast and production equipment. This position will be held accountable to troubleshoot and resolve after-hours critical issues impacting the productions, on-air technical look, and/or overall performance of broadcast and production equipment and systems. The Director of Broadcast and Live Productions will assist in the management of the inventory of equipment used by the video production crew.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN A BROADCAST TELEVISION, RADIO AND EMERGING MEDIA ENVIRONMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast or video production, communication, media, sport management, or a related field with at least one (1) year of experience in live video production.
• At least two years if experience in athletic video production is required and preference will be given to candidates with professional or collegiate sports experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communication skills is a prerequisite.
• Experience working on the live production side of athletic broadcasts is required (Ross Xpression graphics, Ross Switchers & CG’s, Clearcom, 3-Play, audio equipment, etc.).
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Or
• A Master’s degree.
• Technical knowledge of video equipment is preferred.
• Understanding of NCAA rules is desired.
• Experience directing and producing live broadcasts is preferred

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.