What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics Production Coordinator position at Lamar University?
Position Information
Posting Number
20112551
Position Title
Athletics Production Coordinator #442077 (Previous Applicants Do Not Need to Reapply)
FTE
1.00
Position Type
Staff
Department
Information Technology Dept
Position Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
The primary role of the Production Coordinator is to oversee all ESPN, ESPN3, and Facebook Live productions for Lamar University Athletics. This includes all aspects of production, including pre-production and postproduction duties. The Production Coordinator must be skilled in troubleshooting technical equipment and have a full understanding of various broadcast technologies, and how they work in conjunction with each other. The Production Coordinator will also supervise and train student staff, and part time employees. Other duties may be assigned.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
The primary role of the Production Coordinator is to oversee all ESPN, ESPN3, and Facebook Live productions for Lamar University Athletics. This includes all aspects of production, including pre-production and postproduction duties. The Production Coordinator must be skilled in troubleshooting technical equipment and have a full understanding of various broadcast technologies, and how they work in conjunction with each other. The Production Coordinator will also supervise and train student staff, and part time employees. Other duties may be assigned.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day duties for athletics video.
- In charge of pre-production, production, and post-production of all live broadcasts.
- In charge of broadcast engineering operations including preventive maintenance of video switchers, video router, communication devices, distribution amplifiers, and all other equipment required to produce a televised broadcast.
- Schedule of broadcast operations crew for multiple sports.
- Provide production knowledge during live broadcasts.
- Stay current on latest trends within broadcast/production field.
- Maintain rapport with university athletics staff.
- Supervise student and part time staff.
- Work with Director of Media Services to provide a yearly budget request.
- Monitor and maintain all contract and service agreements for services and equipment upkeep.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head. Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits – Job Perks:
At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:
- Bachelors Degree
- 3 years of experience
Key Competencies:
- Skilled in troubleshooting technical equipment
- Skilled in all areas of broadcasting live sports events
- Knowledge of video equipment
- Ability to produce video content
- Ability to supervise student staff required
- Ability to work nights/weekends required
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferred
- Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to lift and move up to 30 lbs
Job Conditions: Candidate could work in inclement weather, heat, and cold.
EEO Statement
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary
Commensurate
Work Hours
Posting Date
11/16/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions
Salary : $42,000 - $53,200
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