Job Information
University of Utah Live Production Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/27/2024
Requisition Number PRN39010B
Job Title Producer/Director
Working Title Live Production Specialist
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Flexible schedule, with the expectation that when events that are held on nights, weekends and holidays will all be considered event days.
VP Area President
Department 00327 - Athletics Department
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah, Athletics Department is looking for a Live Production Specialist. The Live Production Specialist will assist the Director of Broadcast and Director of In-Venue Production with day to day and game day operations, as well as the Chief Broadcast Engineer to ensure equipment is built and allocated for all productions. This role will fill many hats and assist both ESPN digital / linear shows, while also stepping in as a secondary producer for in-venue productions. This position requires technical knowledge as well as a production background to support camera operators, graphics operators, replay operators and audio personnel. Hands-on experience with students will be a requirement to ensure the growth of a broadcast program.
An excellent benefits package is included (seehttps://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/for a full description of the benefits package)
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the Director of Big Screens to upload and build out Daktronics Show Control software for events, as well as any required Xpression content.
Assist the Director of Broadcast to ensure any ESPN graphics and video assets are loaded for productions.
Serve as secondary producer for in-venue productions, which could include Volleyball and Women’s Basketball shows.
Be able to step in and operate any piece of equipment on gameday, including technical director, tape operator, graphics op, AP, audio engineer or camera operator.
Collaborate with marketing and fan experience, alongside the Director of In-Venue Production, to ensure sponsorships and promotions are executed in an appropriate and efficient manner.
Educate students on the in’s and out’s of live production, while showing a patience and a desire to expand their skills in the broadcast world.
Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA , Big 12, and institutional rules and regulations laid out by University Compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus three years of directly related experience in instructional or commercial television required.
Preferences
Experience with Ross XPression graphics, Acuity video switchers and Daktronics Show Control.
Ability to run a broadcast camera, in a handheld or hard capacity.
Knowledgeable with replay machines, specifically Dyno, EVS or Dreamcatchers.
Prior experience with a power 5 institution, but similar broadcast program experience with a smaller institution is acceptable.
Freelance broadcast position experience is a plus.
Flexible schedule, with the expectation that when events that are held on nights, weekends and holidays will all be considered event days.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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