Assistant Director of Live Event Production

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Director of Live Event Production. This role involves managing live productions and creating engaging content for events, requiring a strong background in multimedia and passion for sports. Successful applicants will foster fan engagement through innovative strategies and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

Competitive insurance and retirement benefits

Badger gear & season tickets for events

Qualifications

• Experience in a Division I or professional sports environment.
• Proven artistic skills and creativity.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage live productions and content creation for video board events.
• Oversee staff work for production, development, and editing of content.
• Direct production strategy to increase audience engagement.

Skills

Experience with Daktronics or similar LED software

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software

Ability to work nights and weekends

Knowledge of audiovisual methods

Effective oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Broadcasting, Communications

Job description

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for an Assistant Director of Live Event Production who has a passion for fan engagement and brand development to manage the live productions and content creation for video board events. This role should be pursued by a self- motivated individual with a keen eye for trending styles and innovative ideas.

Responsibilities:

Directs, develops, and/or produces broadcast and/or digital content and production materials in one or more areas for programming. Directs, develops, and coordinates production strategy and process, that may include staff, creative, financial, technological, and administrative components to increase audience engagement.

• 20% Directs, researches, and develops production strategy and/or creative and editorial processes and content for one or more programs across broadcast and digital platforms
• 20% Directs and schedules the work of staff for production, development, and editing of content which may include identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre-interviews or interviews, writing, and/or integrating content for multimedia platforms
• 20% Oversees and/or performs daily operational activities for live and pre-produced content
• 10% Develops and maintains reports of content evaluation and metrics for stakeholders
• 20% May serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes
• 10% Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field.

Qualifications:

- Experience with Daktronics or similar LED software and equipment, preferably in a Division I or professional sports environment
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop/Illustrator, to create graphics and videos
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required by events
- Extensive knowledge of audiovisual methods, mediums and techniques used for live video production
- Proven artistic skills and creativity
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $71,994 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Additional Information:

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the Apply By date. Your application should include:
1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
2. A comprehensive resume.
Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Contact:

Kayla Weisensel
[e-mail]
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Multimedia Producer III(PB044)

Department(s):

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/VIDEO

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

316993-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Division Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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