Broadcast Producer-Director

06/14/2024 Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration No Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Day Shift (United States of America) No University of Arkansas, Fayetteville BCST | Broadcast Services

watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9s Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Broadcast Services, the Broadcast Producer-Director is responsible for producing and/or directing broadcasts for the ESPN family of networks via the University of Arkansas Athletics sports programs. The position is a dual role position depending upon event scheduling and other available staffing. This position will require sports event coverage and television production as assigned requiring frequent nights, weekends, and holidays as to fulfill assigned duties. The position will coordinate, direct, and participate in the creative development and execution of live-game productions for the University of Arkansas as well as for ESPN/SEC Network. As a producer of a broadcast, the position will consist of coordinating with the graphics team, broadcast talent, broadcast director, communications staff and student staff to ensure broadcast standards are being upheld. The producer will lead the moment-to moment editorial direction of the show, regarding replay angles, graphics content and announcer information. As the director of the broadcast, the position is responsible for “calling” the broadcast, directing camera operators what/how to frame shots, calling audio cues, calling for replays and graphics. The director executes the producers vision of the storytelling element of the broadcast.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of editing experience in non-linear formats
• At least two years of experience directing live sports television on a network level for a professional or collegiate sports program

• Skilled experience producing and/or directing sports for broadcast television
• Extensive experience in creating and implementing graphics for sports broadcasts
• Operational level experience in Electronic News Gathering (ENG) (field video camera, lighting, and related audio)
• Experience in graphics creation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Experience with Non-Linear Editing on the AVID platform
• Experience broadcasting multiple sports across an academic year

• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate project goals to all members of the production team
• Must be able to work across and with departments to successfully portray the Arkansas Razorback brand
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Good instincts, creative ideas, leadership capabilities and ability to stay calm under intense pressure

Commensurate with education and experience Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Proof of Veteran Status Jarred Witt, HR Partner - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry N/A N/A N/A Yes