Assistant Director, Athletics Live Event Production

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Assistant Director, Athletics Live Event Production. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics Live Event Production is responsible for coordinating the BTN Student U program, as well as supporting the management of live event production, and enhancing the image of The University of Iowa Athletic Department.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic arts, design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
   
• One (1) year of experience and extensive knowledge and ability to manage live sports broadcasts in an intercollegiate athletics setting, including: 
   
  • Produce and manage a multiple camera live streaming production crew for an athletic event; 
     
  • Direct multiple camera live productions;
     
  • Produce and edit videos, both in studio and on location, utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent-please specify software used).
     
  • Utilize content management programs to deliver content to social media platforms.
     
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
   
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; including working collaboratively with other external relations staff (e.g. marketing, athletic communications, graphics) on group projects;
   
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents, both internal and external to the university setting, e.g. central campus, media personnel, patrons and vendors;
   
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards;
   

• Ability to move and load 50 pounds.

   

  
  Desired qualifications: 

   

   

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
   
• Experience and working knowledge of video production utilizing professional-grade cameras and editing equipment, including a basic understanding of video routing systems and broadcast studio production;