Production Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information


Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Position Title Brdcst & Emrg Media Technician - Journey
Working Title Production Associate
Position Number 20038919
Vacancy ID P013151
Budgeted Hiring Range $32,000 - $35,000
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN05
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2 Years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
9-5 Monday through Friday. 
Some night and weekend work will be required 
Department Name and Number Ath GOHEELS Productions-270400
Date First Posted 07/23/2021
Closing Date 07/29/2021
Position Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category Athletics

Department Description
The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty administration, and in addition, students in a common and shared experience. The purpose of Athletics is to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically. This unit is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide and national recognition. It is an extremely important recruiting tool, not just for student-athletes, but also for students from all lifestyles. Through its athletic programs and its facilities, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration, and students in a common and shared experience.
Go Heels Productions is a unit within the Department of Athletics. Go Heels Productions is responsible for producing video, graphic and animated content in three major areas:
-The unit produces more than 200 live broadcasts annually for distribution to more than 80 million households in the United States via the ACC Network, ESPN and other Atlantic Coast Conference broadcast partners
- The unit is responsible for producing in-venue entertainment during more than 150 athletic events in campus venues. 
- The unit is responsible for producing hundreds of on-demand video generating millions of video views worldwide on the official athletic site as well as social media channels. 
In addition to providing students, parents and fans up to the minute coverage of Tar Heel Athletics, Go Heels Productions in responsible for fulfilling sponsorship and broadcast requirements for the University.  
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description
This is a 2 Year Time-Limited Position. The Production Associate in Go Heels Productions will support production needs for live events being produced by Carolina Athletics. These include ESPN/ACC Network broadcasts as well as in-venue productions. This individual in this position will assist in all aspects of broadcasts. This includes pre-production, graphics, replay, set/strike and camera operation and other needs. In addition to preparing for broadcasts, this position will fill production roles for broadcasts as needed – these could include technical direction, graphics production, replay operation, and others. The position will be responsible for managing broadcasts for lower level productions for ACC Network when needed. The Production Associates will report to the Coordinating Producer for ACC Network. The Production Associate will work with the Coordinating Producer, Broadcast Engineer, Event Producer, Graphics Producer and others required to coordinate both the creative and technical needs of broadcasts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Substantial experience working in live sports broadcast – can include time as an undergraduate student. 
Experience working a variety of broadcast positions including camera operation, technical direction, graphics, replay, and/or audio roles. Ability to quickly make decisions and communicate those decisions during broadcasts.
Thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the broadcast including routing, switching and transmission.
Basic videography, editing and scriptwriting skills 
Preferred Qualifications
 1 – 3 years of experience working in Live sports broadcast. preferred. 
A degree  from an appropriately accredited institution. 
Multi-discipline experience in sports broadcast production.
Ability to teach students interested in pursuing a broadcast career. 
Required Licenses/Certifications
NC Driver’s License 
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Position/Schedule Requirements Night work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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