Athletic Television Producer II

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R109318

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor''s degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Ability and willingness to work an extensive night, weekend and holiday work schedule for sports event coverage and television production. Valid Driver's License with ability to be insured by University insurance carrier. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Athletic Television Producer II (Associate Producer) assists with producing live and/or taped content for the ACC Network, CardsTV, and In-Venue productions for the University of Louisville Athletic Department. This position communicates all content directives from ESPN's weekly production calls, spanning various sports, and serves as the lead graphics position for ACC Network linear broadcasts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to design, implement, and execute on-air graphics that support storylines for all UofL Broadcast Center Productions.

• Use knowledge of sports and graphics to help determine the concepts, look, and content of graphics for assigned events.

• Research sports information and obtain materials as directed by ESPN Associate Producers and directors or assigned productions.

• Handle pre-production work for assigned broadcast/webcast/Big Screen Production.

• Maintain the most current software and project deployments for all ESPN/ACC Network projects, including IMS Images.

• Train and mentor students and contract employees in various roles that include prepping elements for game, event, edit, or shoot, and executing content delivery.

• Occasionally write line copy and parts of scripts, and special introductions.

• Stay current with technological advances in animation, video editing, and graphics; recommend software updates as technology advances.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of experience producing graphics for live sports/events.

• Knowledge of sports and sports history.

• Basic knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for assigned sports events.

• Experience with ROSS Carbonite Video Switchers.

• Understanding of Evertz Routers and video and audio signal flow.

• Working Knowledge of Evertz DreamCatchers replay systems.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects).

• Proficient with Ross Xpression Graphics.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel spreadsheets.

• Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and thrives on deadlines, delivering high-quality, accurate work in pressure situations.

• Ability to multitask on live remote and studio productions.

• Effective organizational and interpersonal communication skills, including both verbal and written.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.