Director of Broadcast Operations

Job Description

Broadcast Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Broadcast Operations to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Broadcast Operations the Director of Broadcast Operations is responsible for leading Washingtons Big Ten Network Student U program. This position will also oversee the hiring development and mentoring of student employees and assist in areas of live press conferences in-venue broadcasts and video engineering efforts.

This position will be on-site and require evening weekend and holiday work.

Key Responsibilities

30% - Oversee live streams for athletic events to the B1G platform. Occasionally filling in positions if necessary.

30% - Recruit hire train staff and mentor student staff.

15% - Collaborate with outside partners to execute broadcast requirements.

15% - Advance broadcast operations workflow with emerging technology and production practices.

10% - Assist as needed in the areas of in-house video production.

This position manages employees: student employees part-time staff and game-day personnel.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an Operational or Broadcast Engineering role in the collegiate or professional sports industry.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of video fiber infrastructure and connectivity between venues.

• Knowledge of fiber optic and radio frequency video signal transmission systems.

• Ability to be resourceful research equipment documentation and solutions to problems and be proactive in systems issues prevention and resolution.

• Experience with running multiple shows concurrently.

• Professional operating experience with video switchers audio consoles replay and graphics machines.

• Specific in-depth experience with broadcast technical or engineering work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both control-room and in-field engineering situations and have a demonstrated passion for teaching and leading student work forces.

• The ideal candidate will also have a proficiency in IT & IP based workflows common A/V setup & servicing and Daktronics infrastructure.

• While not required candidates with specific broadcasting or engineering certifications will strongly be considered.

• Working knowledge of university conference and NCAA rules.

Working Conditions

• Due to the large emphasis on event support this position includes many nights and weekends above and beyond daily responsibilities. Ability to work a flexible schedule be on-call support productions remotely as needed and work sporting events and events that may occur on holidays and weekends.

• This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.

• Ability to work in outside environments year-round.

About the Team

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset committed service humility and grit the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations embracing creativity and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UWs 22 sports programs the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the worlds leading public research universities.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.