Director of Live Broadcast & Streaming Production

Socket.dev; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware's Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation seeks an Assistant AD, Broadcast & Production to lead all streaming production and broadcast content for 22 varsity sports, cheer, and recreation programs. The role oversees staff and student interns, a full-time position, and a part-time coordinator.

You will execute the digital streaming strategy, manage live broadcasts, collaborate across External Relations, and partner with vendors to deliver a top-caliber product

Responsibilities

• Oversee, direct, produce and coordinate the stream productions of sporting events, press events, special events, etc.
• Lead process of scheduling linear broadcasts on local Regional Sports Networks (RSN) and hiring linear television production crews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all broadcast streaming operations during conference tournaments, coordinating with production teams, vendors, and conference officials to ensure seamless live event coverage
• Maintain and implement ESPN graphic package standards, ensuring all streaming broadcasts remain current, compliant, and aligned with network branding requirements
• Take an active role in increasing volume and quality of our streams to provide a top caliber product to our fans.
• Collaborate with University Media Services on equipment engineering/maintenance and production staffing
• Serve as director of football broadcast operations for production staffing and gameday priorities, coordinating personnel, logistics, and operational needs to support successful live broadcast
• Maintain understanding of current broadcasting trends and share knowledge with the Hens All Access team
• Ensure compliance with all laws and NCAA regulations governing promotion of student athletes and internal Delaware rules on video distribution/ usage
• Coordinate with necessary parties to ensure sponsor elements are properly ideated, obtained, and activated during streaming and linear broadcasts
• Recommend new broadcasting ideas to support the creative visions of the External department
• Lead development/upgrade process of broadcast systems and facilities

Job description

The University of Delaware's Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation seeks an Assistant AD, Broadcast & Production to lead all streaming production and broadcast content for 22 varsity sports, cheer, and recreation programs. The role oversees staff and student interns, a full-time position, and a part-time coordinator.

You will execute the digital streaming strategy, manage live broadcasts, collaborate across External Relations, and partner with vendors to deliver a top-caliber product