University of South Florida · 19 hours ago
Athletics Sr Dir of Production Services
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe University of South Florida is seeking a Senior Director of Production Services to lead the planning and execution of production services for live athletic events. This role involves overseeing operational execution, content readiness, and staffing to ensure high-quality and engaging event experiences.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee production services for live athletic events, including game presentations, special events, and departmental initiatives
Ensure readiness and coordination of production systems, audiovisual equipment, and venue infrastructure in collaboration with technical staff and facilities teams
Translate run-of-show documents into executable event-day production plans, ensuring alignment of timing, sequencing, and technical readiness
Support production planning, staffing strategies, and execution models for events of varying scale and complexity
Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and creative teams to ensure video, graphics, sponsored content, and interactive elements are prepared and delivered on schedule
Serve as the primary point of contact for production service needs, advising on content requirements and delivery timelines
Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to align video and content strategies with brand and fan engagement goals
Participate in creative development and brainstorming to generate innovative fan engagement concepts, theme nights, and storytelling features
Lead and manage student employees, interns, and part-time staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance development
Establish staffing models and workflows to support both event-day and non-event-day production needs
Foster a collaborative, professional, and performance-driven team culture
Coordinate with the Broadcast department to share production resources and operational information while maintaining clear role boundaries
Establish and maintain production workflows, checklists, and operational best practices to ensure consistent execution
Assist with planning and oversight of production services budgets, equipment needs, and resource allocation
Support procurement, equipment documentation, and inventory management
Ensure production operations comply with campus and departmental policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in live event production and fan engagement
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced audience experience
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, broadcasting, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Minimum of five years of experience in live event production, game presentation, or production services
Demonstrated experience leading live productions across multiple events
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor student employees and part-time staff
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and nontraditional schedules
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310
Preferred
Experience in higher education, collegiate athletics, or professional sports environments
Familiarity with Daktronics Show Control or comparable production systems
Experience coordinating creative content production workflows
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
Understanding of NCAA or conference event presentation standards
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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