Lead ESPN+ Sports Broadcast Tech Director

University of Evansville; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Evansville seeks a Purple Aces Productions Technical Director to lead ESPN+ broadcasts and livestreams for NCAA Division I programs. The role directs live productions, oversees staff, and ensures quality standards across video, audio, graphics, and lighting.

You will mentor student workers, coordinate production workflows, and contribute to classroom instruction in the Department of Communication when assigned. Travel and evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Media Production, Broadcasting, Sports Media, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Professional experience in live event production, broadcast television, sports production, or multimedia content creation.
• Strong knowledge of video production systems, audio systems, graphics integration, and livestream technologies.
• Experience directing and producing live broadcasts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, administrators, sponsors, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead producer and technical director for ESPN+ broadcasts and livestream events.
• Direct live broadcasts for multiple sports.
• Ensure productions meet ESPN, Missouri Valley Conference, NCAA, and University quality standards.
• Oversee all aspects of event production, including staffing, directing, staging, troubleshooting, script preparation, quality control, and final review.
• Coordinate and manage event logistics to ensure successful execution of broadcasts.
• Direct production staff to ensure high-quality video, audio, graphics, and lighting throughout broadcasts.
• Develop and implement best practices for production operations and quality assurance.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees and part-time event staff.
• Create production manuals, workflows, and operational procedures to support efficient event execution.
• Produce original athletics-related video content for promotional, commercial, social media, and in-game entertainment purposes.
• Collaborate with athletics administration, marketing, and communications staff to create engaging multimedia content.
• Support videoboard production and special event presentation initiatives.
• Assist with creative storytelling efforts that enhance the Purple Aces brand.
• Teach one course per academic term, or six credit hours annually, within the Department of Communication if assigned.

Skills

Live event production

Broadcast directing

Video production systems

Livestream technologies

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication/Media

Job description

University of Evansville seeks a Purple Aces Productions Technical Director to lead ESPN+ broadcasts and livestreams for NCAA Division I programs. The role directs live productions, oversees staff, and ensures quality standards across video, audio, graphics, and lighting.

You will mentor student workers, coordinate production workflows, and contribute to classroom instruction in the Department of Communication when assigned. Travel and evenings/weekends are required.