Production Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Production Coord position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $38,525 to $48,000

 

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

 

JOB SUMMARY

St. Thomas Athletics is seeking a Production Coordinator for its new state of the art, multipurpose, on-campus hockey and

basketball arena, as well as other on-campus venues as assigned. Duties and tasks will focus on assisting with the gameday

production, event preparation and content management of home events within Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and other

athletics venues. This position will play a major role in maintaining a high-level fan experience at St. Thomas Athletics home

events, both in-arena and on various streaming platforms, as well as pushing those experiences to an even greater level with

the opening of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena in the fall of 2025. This role is on-ground in St. Paul, MN, with minimal travel a

possibility.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the AV setup and operations for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena events, as well as other select home events, assisting with broadcast and in-house productions.
• Oversee production team in loading, testing and organizing content for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena events, as well as other select home events.
• Along with Associate Director of Live Production, manage hiring, scheduling and training of student-workers, freelancers and contractors for all home athletic events.
• Work closely with Manager of Media Production Infrastructure (ITS), Senior Media Production Systems Engineer (ITS), Senior Media Production Systems Technician (ITS), Media Production Systems Technician (ITS) and Athletics Facilities team to ensure successful technological collaboration in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and other on-campus venues, as well as with organizations brought in to assist with productions (production trucks, in-venue production companies, concert crews, etc.).
• Communicate effectively, and successfully demonstrate understanding of, best practices and trends within media production space. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• One year of post-education experience in a live production setting at either the Division I or professional

  levels

• Proficiency and experience in broadcast control rooms and equipment including, but not limited to, ZePlay, Ross

  Xpression, Ross Carbonite, Daktronics Show Control, content management systems and A/V cabling and transport methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Athletics-specific experience

• Experience managing teams

• Experience setting up on-location shoots for both broadcast and creative

• Experience working with LED lighting, DJs, IPTV platforms and other in-arena elements that create a comprehensive fan experience