Western Carolina University · 1 month ago
Director of Video Operations -
Cullowhee, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveWestern Carolina University is seeking a qualified individual for the Director of Video Operations position within its Athletic Department. This role involves creating and producing video content, managing live event streaming, supervising production staff, and developing media-based marketing plans for athletic events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Live, multi-camera video streaming of home WCU athletic events for up to eight sports (football, volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, track & field) through ESPN platform including ESPN+ initiatives as directed through the Southern Conference (i.e., cameras, switching, graphics, commentators), as well as any linear television broadcasts
Organize and supervise a video production workforce consisting of one full-time assistant and both student and temporary/part-time employees required to execute live broadcast events; will be responsible for the staffing schedule and serve as the direct supervisor
Responsibly manage the video operations budget for equipment and personnel, while also managing the inventory of equipment used by the video production staff, including broadcast site set-up and breakdown prior to and after events, storage, etc
Responsibility for the video boards currently at Whitmire Stadium (football) and the Ramsey Center (volleyball, basketball), interfacing with the production staff, as well as WCU’s Director of Marketing, Director of Creative Media, and Director of Corporate Sponsorships to manage the game-day board operations
Assist in the creation of video promotional materials that assist with revenue generation items such as ticketing, marketing, fundraising, and overall
Further develop initiatives in online multimedia, i.e., previews, highlights, features, weekly mock-press conferences and coaches shows and maintenance of the Catamount Athletics YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/CatamountSports) in working with individual sport media relations contacts
Develop and foster relationships with both internal and external electronic media outlets to enhance coverage of WCU’s 16 intercollegiate sports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with across multiple departments within and external to the athletic department
Flexible scheduling, including many evening and weekend hours, are required
Preferred
Ability to work in various editing packages such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or comparable
Functional working knowledge of programs such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Experience with Daktronics Venus software for video boards/tables is a plus
Experience with NewTek brand broadcast equipment
Knowledge of file transfer protocols, ie. FileZilla, in sharing footage with local and national news agencies
Company
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a coeducational public university.
Founded in 1889
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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