Head of Digital Strategy & Live Broadcast

Sacbar; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks a Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations to lead digital, video, and broadcast initiatives across all platforms. You will oversee live event production, content strategy, and partner relations to maximize brand exposure for Pepperdine Athletics’ 17 NCAA programs.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong judgment, and experience managing broadcast operations and teams, including staff and student workers; a Bachelor's degree and 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media, video production, communications, broadcast production, sport management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in digital media, live broadcast production, social media, or sports communications.
• Demonstrated experience managing live event broadcasts and working with broadcast control room technology.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with staff, contractors, or student workers.
• Ability to capture, develop and edit short-form and long-form video content.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA and/or professional sports broadcast standards and compliance.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy and content leadership across streaming, social, and in-venue platforms.
• Direct all broadcast operations for home events and liaise with ESPN and partners.
• Provide mentorship to staff and student workers, guiding professional development.
• Oversee budgets, archives, and compliance with NCAA and conference standards.

Skills

Leadership

Video production

Broadcast production

Live event broadcasting

Content strategy

Team supervision

Strategic judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in digital media or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Broadcast control room technology

Content management systems

Job description

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks a Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations to lead digital, video, and broadcast initiatives across all platforms. You will oversee live event production, content strategy, and partner relations to maximize brand exposure for Pepperdine Athletics’ 17 NCAA programs.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong judgment, and experience managing broadcast operations and teams, including staff and student workers; a Bachelor's degree and 3+