Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations to lead the delivery of top-tier television broadcasts while overseeing day-to-day technical operations, including video boards, audio, replay, and coaches film. You will coordinate with internal departments, ESPN, ACC, and external vendors to ensure an exceptional viewing experience.

The role requires coordinating with ACC and ESPN, staffing a mixed team of full-time and contingent personnel, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading live broadcast operations for large events.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage production staff.
• Strong budget planning and asset management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, production, and execution of Stanford Athletics live broadcasts across platforms and venues.
• Oversee video boards, control room equipment, and related production tech; coordinate with campus partners and partners.
• Recruit, hire, and develop production staff; manage staffing plans for events.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets; manage procurement and assets; support payroll reconciliation for event staffing.
• Serve as technical advisor for broadcast operations and capital projects; evaluate new technologies and improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Live event production

Tools

Daktronics systems

Job description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 139 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Position Summary

Stanford Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations who will lead the efforts in delivering a first-class television broadcast experience while overseeing the day-to-day technical operations (video boards, audio systems, replay, coaches film). The successful individual will be a self-motivated, team-oriented, organized, problem solver that can orchestrate live event production(s).

The Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations will coordinate and lead all live event video broadcasts of Stanford Athletics home events and assist with in-game production elements. The position will collaborate with an extensive group of internal and external stakeholders, including facility and operations, marketing, communications, fan experience, ESPN, the ACC, campus organizations, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the best event viewing experience possible. The position will be responsible for the design, development, execution, and implementation of events as well as the staffing and training of the broadcast production room and in-venue video boards.

Staffing will include a mix of full-time and part-time staff that will work directly with the ACC and ESPN. Reporting to Stanford Athletics’ Chief Operating Officer, this position will oversee a staff of eight (8), to start, along with numerous, rotating contingent staff members.

This position requires working 4 days a week in-studio in San Ramon, CA, and 1 day a week on the Stanford Campus.

Primary Areas of Focus

In addition to the responsibilities and core duties described below, this position will have primary responsibility for the following areas:

• Broadcast & Production Operations: Lead the planning, production, and execution of Stanford Athletics live broadcasts across linear television, streaming platforms, and in-venue video boards; collaborate with conference and network partners, campus stakeholders, consultants, and external vendors; ensure productions meet established conference, network, and departmental standards; oversee the operational readiness of production equipment and the Production Control Room; and serve in key production roles, including Producer or Director, as operational needs require.

• Video Board & Technical Systems Management: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of venue video boards, scoreboards, Production Control Room equipment, Daktronics systems, and related production technology; partner with Facilities and Capital Projects on equipment acquisitions, replacements, and upgrades; and provide technical and production support for television partners, campus events, venue rentals, and other departmental needs.

• Production Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate full-time, part-time, freelance, and game-day production personnel; develop staffing plans to ensure appropriate event coverage; and foster a collaborative, high-performing production team through ongoing coaching and professional development.

• Financial & Asset Management: Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; oversee procurement, equipment inventories, and lifecycle replacement planning in accordance with University policies; monitor staffing, maintenance, and equipment expenditures; and support payroll reconciliation for event staffing.

• Strategic Leadership & Partnerships: Serve as the department's technical advisor for broadcast operations and related capital projects; develop policies, procedures, and operational standards aligned with industry best practices; evaluate emerging technologies and recommend long-term improvements to production capabilities; collaborate with Content, IT, Operations, Communications, and other campus partners; and represent Stanford Athletics with conference partners, broadcasters, vendors, and external production teams.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success in this Role Requires

• A collaborative, team-first approach and a commitment to advancing the mission, values, and culture of Stanford Athletics.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and sound judgment, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams, foster a service-oriented culture, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse community of student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, donors, recruits, conference partners, and campus colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, coupled with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• A commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation, with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance Stanford Athletics' broadcast operations and fan experience.

Compensation

The budgeted compensation range for this position is $127,451 -- $137,998 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.