Assistant Director of Broadcast Operations

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Broadcast Production, StudentU Coordinator to oversee live streaming productions and student workforce management. You will recruit, schedule, onboard, payroll, and train student staff while coordinating with the Big Ten Network and venue partners to ensure high-quality broadcasts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 1 year of live sports production experience, plus proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in video/film production, communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience with live sporting event production and knowledge of required equipment (router, switcher, graphics engines, replay machines).
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience with sports video production including shooting, editing and post-production.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to meet short deadlines and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Big Ten Network StudentU productions and staffing coordination.
• Recruit, interview, hire and retain student employees for live broadcasts.
• Manage scheduling, onboarding, payroll coordination and related administrative tasks.
• Develop and enhance a comprehensive student training program from hire to graduation with milestones.
• Plan and execute live StudentU streaming productions, serving in control room as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize disruption and protect broadcast quality.
• Lead equipment setup in venues and control rooms for StudentU productions.
• Collaborate with in-house production and venue partners to optimize resources.
• Coordinate with Big Ten Network on schedules, crew sheets, graphics updates and production standards.
• Maintain communication with students regarding schedules, expectations and feedback.
• Assist with additional Northwestern in-venue productions when needed.
• Adhere to department and university policies and NCAA/Big Ten rules.

Skills

Live event production

Adobe CC

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in video/film production or related field

Tools

Ross XPression

Carbonite

Job description

Department: Univ Athletics-Extrnl Affairs

Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350.00 - $70,000.00. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary

Provide a brief description of the general nature of the position; an overview of why the job exists; and what the job is to accomplish.

The Assistant Director of Broadcast Production, StudentU Coordinator serves as the primary contact for Northwestern's Big Ten Network StudentU productions and student broadcast workforce. This position oversees the planning and execution of live streaming productions, including student recruitment, scheduling, onboarding, payroll, training and professional development. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Broadcast Production, Big Ten Network and venue production partners to ensure consistent production quality, efficient use of shared resources and a strong educational experience for student employees.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for all Big Ten Network StudentU productions, student staffing needs and day-to-day operational coordination.
• Partner with the Director of Broadcast Production to recruit, interview, hire and retain student employees for live broadcast productions.
• Manage student scheduling, onboarding, payroll coordination and related administrative processes, ensuring accurate records and appropriate staffing for all assigned events.
• Develop, maintain and continually improve a comprehensive student training program from initial hire through graduation, including defined benchmarks, milestones and opportunities for progressive responsibility and professional development.
• Plan, staff and execute live StudentU streaming productions, including serving in control room and production roles as needed before, during and after events.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues and implement timely solutions to minimize disruption to live events and protect broadcast quality.
• Lead the setup of equipment in the venue and the control room for StudentU productions.
• Work collaboratively with in-house production and venue technology partners to coordinate schedules, share equipment and personnel, and maximize available resources across productions.
• Collaborate with Big Ten Network on event schedules, break formats, crew sheets, graphics package updates, equipment service needs, production standards and communication between the network and student crews.
• Maintain consistent communication with students regarding schedules, expectations, production changes, training opportunities and performance feedback.
• Occasionally assist with Northwestern in-venue video board productions and the streaming of events outside of StudentU responsibilities.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• Identify the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job. Qualifications include education, experience, specialized knowledge, professional certification.
• Bachelor's degree in video/film production, communications or related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience with live sporting event production and technical understanding of required equipment (including router, switcher, graphics engines, replay machines and more).
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience with sports video production, including shooting, editing and post-production.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines, including balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred
• Working knowledge of Ross XPression and Carbonite preferred.
• Experience with directing, technical directing and overseeing game day staff preferred.
• Understanding of sports broadcast production techniques and the ability to communicate and teach techniques to students preferred.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.