Director of Big Screens

What We Are Looking For

The Director of Big Screens serves as the primary leader for Baylor Athletics videoboard and game presentation unit. This position is responsible for the planning coordination execution and continual enhancement of videoboard productions game presentation elements sponsorship integrations and in-venue entertainment experiences across Baylor Athletics venues.

The Director of Big Screens provides leadership for day-to-day videoboard operations production staffing event planning and game presentation workflows while ensuring high-quality experiences that support Baylor Athletics fan engagement brand and revenue objectives. This position works collaboratively with Fan Experience Marketing Athletics Communications Playfly Sports Football Creative All-Sport Creative Broadcast Services and other internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class game presentation experiences.

All Applicants must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis

What Will You Do

Videoboard Operations & Show Execution

• Lead day-to-day videoboard operations and support execution of game presentation initiatives for assigned Baylor Athletics events.
• Serve as lead director and videoboard operator for assigned videoboard productions and in-venue entertainment experiences.
• Direct and execute videoboard productions replay elements graphics integration sponsorship fulfillment fan prompts entertainment features and other game presentation assets.
• Manage videoboard content workflows including asset preparation content uploads quality control and game-day execution.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with Daktronics Show Control Ross Tessera replay systems graphics systems and related game presentation technologies.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to enhance videoboard presentations improve game presentation workflows and elevate the overall fan experience.

Content Integration & Fan Experience Support

• Work collaboratively with Fan Experience personnel to develop enhance and execute game presentation elements that support departmental objectives and elevate the fan experience.
• Coordinate implementation of videoboard content replay elements graphics sponsorship integrations fan prompts entertainment features and other visual game presentation assets.
• Collaborate with Football Creative All-Sport Creative Baylor Athletics Communications Fan Experience and other internal stakeholders to integrate intro videos hype videos feature content motion graphics and promotional assets into videoboard productions.
• Partner with Playfly Sports and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate execution and fulfillment of sponsored videoboard elements commercials promotions and other contractual obligations.
• Support implementation and enhancement of game presentation concepts fan engagement initiatives and in-venue entertainment strategies.

Content Creation & Motion Graphics

• Create and edit videoboard content supporting game presentation fan engagement initiatives sponsorship fulfillment and in-venue entertainment efforts.
• Develop short-form hype videos fan engagement content promotional features sponsored content and videoboard assets for use during athletic events and special presentations.
• Manage the recording organization editing and implementation of Fan Experience content station elements captured during content days ensuring assets are prepared for use across videoboard productions and game presentation initiatives.
• Create and modify motion graphics utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Ross Tessera Photoshop and established departmental templates.
• Ensure videoboard content remains current engaging and aligned with Baylor Athletics brand standards.

Personnel Management

• Supervise the Associate Director of Big Screens and assigned student personnel.
• Assist with recruitment training scheduling and development of student workers and freelance operators supporting videoboard productions.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned sport videoboard productions while supporting continual enhancement of game presentation experiences.
• Collaborate with the Assistant AD for Broadcast Services & Big Screens to ensure appropriate staffing coverage for all videoboard productions.

Technical Operations

• Collaborate with Broadcast Engineering personnel to ensure operational readiness and successful event execution.
• Support implementation of new technologies workflows and operational improvements related to game presentation and videoboard systems.
• Assist with planning and execution of special events external rentals concerts commencement ceremonies and other productions utilizing Baylor Athletics videoboard systems as assigned.

Leadership and Administration

• Support planning and allocation of videoboard resources across the athletics calendar.
• Maintain production documentation operational records content archives and game presentation assets.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives established by Live Productions leadership.
• Represent Baylor Athletics in a professional manner while supporting departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Broadcasting Sports Management Marketing Media Production or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in game presentation live event production videoboard operations digital media production or a related field.
• Experience with Daktronics Ross Tessera Adobe Creative Suite motion graphics video editing replay systems game presentation technologies or related production platforms preferred.
• Experience supervising student personnel event staff freelancers or related workforce groups preferred.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as required by the athletics calendar.
• Passion for collegiate athletics and creating exceptional fan experiences.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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