Director of Broadcast Services

Charleston Southern University; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Southern University seeks a Director for Broadcast Services to lead strategic broadcast coverage for CSU Athletics. You will manage relationships with Big South Network/ESPN+ and oversee content creation for the university website and social platforms.

The role requires evening and weekend work during sports seasons and involves staffing, producing, and distributing highlights across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in communications or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time experience in athletic communications.
• Experience with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for broadcast networks and ESPN+ coverage.
• Direct, staff, and produce 70–80 webcasts annually for the Big South Network.
• Maintain production trailer/equipment and schedule productions.
• Staff production crews including camera operators and on-air talent.
• Create content for CSU website including recaps, features, and shows.
• Distribute highlights to conferences, local news, and ESPN.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

NewTek TriCaster

3Play

Vizrt

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Director for Broadcast ServicesCharleston Southern UniversitySummaryReporting to the Associate A.D. for External Operations, the Director for Broadcast Services serves provides communications support for all Charleston Southern athletic programs. This position is responsible for building relationships with local and national media with the goal of increasing coverage and exposure. The Director for Broadcast Services executes a comprehensive plan to create content for the official athletics website, social media and digital platforms. This position requires evening and weekend work during sporting seasons.Work PerformedPrimary contact for the Big South Network, ESPN+, and moreResponsible for directing, staffing, and producing 70-80 webcasts for the Big South Network annuallyMaintain production trailer and equipmentCreate schedule for Big South Network/ESPN+ productionsResponsible for staffing production crews including camera operators, replay operator, graphics personnel and on-air talentInvolved in the hiring process for all broadcast production part-time staffCreate content for CSU's website including - Game recaps/highlights, coach's shows, player features, etc.Distribute highlights to the Big South Conference, local news, ESPN, etc.Film highlights while traveling with various teams, distribute those highlights to local news and edit highlights for CSU's websiteAssists Assistant A.D. for Communications/PR with organization and supervision at home eventsHelps coordinate and supervise student workersMaintains and updates CSU Social Media accountsCovers other University-related events for the athletic departmentPerform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.Essential Job FunctionsCertain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities. The hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.This position will remain open until filled.Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field preferred.Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time experience in a field of professional or collegiate athletic communications. Experience with NewTek TriCaster, 3Play, and Vizrt. Adobe Creative Suite experience including After Effects and Premier desirable. Must have a clear understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.