Asst VP Athletics Broadcasting Ops

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Broadcasting Operations provides leadership and operational oversight for the execution and delivery of high-quality broadcast and digital streaming productions for University of South Florida Athletics. This position serves as the primary operational and production lead for assigned live broadcasts and network-level telecasts and works in close partnership with the Associate Vice President, Broadcast and Live Event Productions. The role is responsible for day-to-day production management, creative and technical execution, staffing coordination, and continuous improvement of USF’s broadcast operations.

Key Responsibilities

Broadcast Production & Operations

• Support the planning and execution of live broadcasts and digital streaming productions for USF Athletics.
• Serve in a producing and assistant producing role for assigned live broadcasts and conference- or network-required telecasts.
• Coordinate broadcast logistics, schedules, and production requirements with conference offices and broadcast partners, including ESPN.
• Provide creative and technical direction in collaboration with the Associate Vice President, Broadcast and Live Event Productions.
• Oversee daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, call sheets, rundowns, and run-of-show development.
• Direct and coordinate production crews, technical staff, freelancers, and student employees.

Content Development & Post-Production

• Support the creation of broadcast content, including concept development and execution.
• Oversee post-production workflows, including editing, graphics, highlights, and content delivery.
• Ensure all post-production deliverables meet established quality standards and deadlines.
• Maintain consistent production quality across linear, conference network, and digital streaming platforms.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with conference partners, broadcast networks, production vendors, and internal athletics stakeholders.
• Partner with marketing, sponsorship, and digital teams to align broadcast content with departmental objectives.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to enhance fan engagement and brand visibility.

Budget, Equipment & Vendor Management

• Assist in the development and management of broadcast and post-production budgets.
• Monitor equipment needs and support procurement, documentation, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with vendors to support broadcast and post-production technology and services.
• Assist with receiving, documentation, and tracking of production equipment and assets.

Compliance, Training & Development

• Ensure production workflows align with University and departmental policies and internal controls.
• Support compliance with institutional, conference, and network standards.
• Train and mentor student employees, interns, and part-time staff.
• Stay current with emerging broadcast and post-production technologies and best practices.

 

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, media production, communications, or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in live broadcast or network television production.
• Experience in producing, assistant producing, or production management roles.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing post-production workflows.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast control room operations and production workflows.
• Experience coordinating productions with broadcast networks or conference partners.
• Working knowledge of broadcast and post-production equipment and technologies.
• Experience supervising production crews, freelancers, or student employees.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
  • SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
  • A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
  • (a) Two years of direct experience for