"Assistant Director for Athletics Broadcasting #1"

R-1330

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director for Athletics Broadcasting. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits and reports to the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Broadcasting.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the team responsible for the broadcasting operations for live athletic events on the Louisiana Tech campus. 
• Assist in producing quality live, high-definition video webcasts via the required distribution platform.
• Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and supervising of the broadcasting crew of student workers
• Assist in managing of video boards and production software, including researching the latest technology and opportunities for increased production.
• Work with external operations to create digital animations and graphic packages to ensure a sound gameday experience digitally and in-venue
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies: 

• Knowledge of live video production and related software.
• Knowledge of professional standards and trends related to video production and sports broadcasting
• Skill in the use of production cameras, replay systems, audio equipment, and graphics computers
• Skill in using computer applications including operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and production software.
• Ability to work in all phases and roles of video production.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to set priority and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with general supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, radio/television production, cinematography, marketing, public relations, sport management/marketing/administration or related field required. 
• Master’s degree preferred. 
• At least one year of experience working in a similar capacity is required.      

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary range is $40,000 -$45,000. 

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.