Director of Broadcast Operations

High Point University’s Athletic department, located in North Carolina, is seeking a high-energy, creative candidate to join the HPU staff as the Director of Broadcast Operations. This position will oversee all broadcast operations. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Communications/Creative Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as Media or Video Production or communications or equivalent experience required. 

Experience and Training 

• Advanced knowledge of Ross Carbonite, Ultrix, XPression & Mira. 

• Advanced knowledge of NewTek Tricaster & 3-Play. 

• Advanced knowledge of Black Magic ATEM Switcher & VideoHub Router. 

• Advanced knowledge of Yammaha & Allen and Heath audio boards, as well as Dante. 

• Advanced knowledge of ClearCom Analog and IP Communication Systems. 

• Understanding of broadcast/studio camera hardware including but not limited to Hitachi, Fujinon, Black Magic & Marshall. 

• Understanding of Video/Broadcast Engineering principals including but not limited to fiber use and cleaning, equipment maintenance & upkeep, and troubleshooting. 

Knowledge, Skills, Ability: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and student crew. 

• Ability to adiquatly train, mentor, and advise HPU SportsLink student crew. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :    

• Oversees all operational aspects of game broadcasts and other productions. 

• Manages and troubleshoot technical needs of the production's unit, including but not limited to, cameras, graphics and replay equipment, switchers, audio, video boards, and radio. 

• Serves as producer/director/engineer for home live streaming broadcasts and home game video board shows. 

• Coordinate talent and production staff for ESPN+ streams and video board shows. 

• Manages pre-approved production control room & facility enhancements related to broadcast operations. 

• Maintains video equipment and facilities.

• Manages operational budget. 

• Serves as liaison, resource, Staff Advisor for HPU SportsLink 

• Serves as liaison with university video, communication, and operations department units. 

• Serves as liaison with Big South Conference & ESPN. 

• Strategically plans to meet future needs of video operations. 

• Experience working in live sports broadcast control room setting. 

• Previous work live sport broadcasts not limited to, but including: Producing, Directing, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Replay Operator, Audio, Graphics/Scorebug, Video Shading, Engineering. 

• Experience using Adobe Suite including Photoshop & Premiere or similar products. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

For more information about his position, please contact Lauren Moore, Director of Athletic Communications/Creative Services at [email protected] .