Athletics Broadcast Manager

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University seeks a seasoned SUUTV broadcast professional to direct live sports streams, manage a student crew, and coordinate with ESPN stakeholders to meet broadcast standards.

You will oversee equipment readiness, create on-air graphics, and collaborate with athletic and communications teams on promotions and live video coverage of university events.

Qualifications

• Proposed Education and Experience Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience working on sports streams or broadcasts.
• Live directing experience required.
• Experience with Broadcast and Studio camcorder cameras and knowledge of exposure triangle.
• Basic knowledge of cabling for audio and video in non-studio environments.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software and editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train, and mentor student crews (ThunderVision) for live streams and broadcasts.
• Serve as lead director for all athletic events and coordinate with ESPN contacts for quality broadcasts.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared and working prior to use.
• Create and update videos and graphics needed for broadcasts and feeds.
• Collaborate with venue managers to optimize camera positions and cable pathways.
• Broadcast SUU events beyond athletics, including Utah Summer Games and commencements.
• Oversee studio operations, maintenance, and classroom support.
• Partner with Marketing staff to prepare live-stream promos and venue graphics.
• Edit event footage for campus departments and produce promotional content.

Skills

Live directing

Broadcast camera operation

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TriCaster

Ross Graphite

3Play replay systems

Xpression graphics

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cable & audio/video cabling

Job description

Salary: $45,000.00 - $46,000.00 Annually

Location: Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Full-time Staff

Job Number: 202600120

Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Position Summary

Responsible for streaming SUU athletic events to conference rights holders (currently the Big Sky Conference/ESPN), providing athletic marketing support as needed, and delivering feeds to official replay systems and video boards in athletic venues where available. Must be capable of producing broadcasts that meet ESPN+ standards.

This position will work non-standard hours. Work schedule will vary depending on when athletics events are scheduled. This position will work outdoor events as well as indoor events. Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairs.

Is supervised by the SUUTV Station Manager and reports to both the SUUTV Station Manager and the Communication Department Chair. Will also work closely with members of the Athletic Department management and Athletic Department Marketing teams.

Responsible for ensuring that all student workers and any others under their supervision follow all OSHA regulations, university safety rules, and ensure the preservation of university equipment. This person will also follow all purchasing and budgeting rules as well as rules regarding scheduling of work-study and regular hourly students.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the SUUTV Station Manager, hire, supervise, train, and mentor student crews (ThunderVision) who work on athletic broadcasts and other live streams and recordings. Provide technical support for SUU-related live streams and video productions.
• Serve as the lead director for all athletic events and work closely with the SUU Athletic Department, SUUTV ThunderVision staff, and ESPN contacts to ensure high-quality broadcasts.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared and in proper working order prior to use.
• Create and update videos and graphics needed for broadcasts and video feeds.
• Work with Athletic Department management and the SUUTV Station Manager to ensure changes to venue modifications incorporate appropriate camera positions, talent locations, and cable pathways.
• Assist the SUUTV Station Manager with broadcasting and live streaming SUU events outside of athletics, including the Utah Summer Games, SUU Commencement, concerts, and other university events.
• Work with the SUUTV Station Manager on television studio operations, maintenance, and classroom support.
• Work with Athletic Department Marketing staff to prepare promotional materials for live streams and venue video boards.
• Edit event footage for campus departments and create promotional content for SUUTV.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Proposed Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in communication or applicable field of study.
• 3 or more years of experience working on sports streams or broadcasts. Live directing experience required. Live directing experience required.
• Experience working with Broadcast and Studio camcorder cameras: knowledge of the exposure triangle.
• Basic knowledge of cabling for audio and video in a non-studio environment.
• Experience working with the Adobe creative cloud software and Editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred. Willingness to earn a Master's degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of Xpression graphics software and Ross Graphite switchers.
• Knowledge of TriCaster production systems and 3Play replay systems.
• Experience with ESPN+ broadcasts and ESPN broadcast standards.

Supplemental Information

This positi n is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.