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Job Posting Title:
Supporting Producer Director
Requisition Number:
R-000003068
Department Name:
Senior Assoc Athletics Director, Brand and Content
Work Location:
Joe Craft Center
Grade Level:
0
Type of Position:
Regular
Position Time Status:
Full time
Equivalency Link
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Shift:
Flex (United States of America)
Job Description:
Supporting Producer Director
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, production, and direction of live athletic broadcasts across digital and linear platforms. Oversees student staff development and training, assists with game-day broadcast operations, manages media archives, and collaborates with external partners to ensure successful broadcast execution and operational excellence.
Essential Functions
• Serves as a secondary producer or director for digital broadcasts and assists with linear broadcasts.
• Collaborates with camera operators to ensure optimal camera framing and coverage for various athletic events.
• Coordinates with replay and graphics personnel during broadcast preparation and live event execution.
• Serves as an additional point of contact for ESPN personnel during designated productions.
• Collaborates with production leads to developing training schedules and educational opportunities for student staff.
• Organizes and conducts training sessions focused on production techniques, replay operations, graphics execution, and broadcast best practices.
• Assists students in evaluating broadcast performance and developing short- and long-term professional goals.
• Coordinates game-day operational needs, including staff scheduling, meal planning, event preparation, and broadcast logistics.
• Collaborates with production leads to determine camera placement, equipment needs, and crew assignments.
• Assists with the setup and teardown of broadcast operations for athletic events.
• Maintains, organizes, and archives broadcast recordings, media assets, and video content for future use and training purposes.
• Utilizes ESPN Melt procedures and SEC Network MediaBank systems to manage archived content.
• Assists with production scheduling and staffing assignments for athletic broadcasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media Arts, Telecommunications, Sports Media, or a related field.
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in sports broadcasting, live event production, video production, media operations, or a related field.
Experience with DreamCatcher replay systems, Ross Xpression graphics systems, broadcast scheduling, and supporting ESPN or comparable live sports production environments, preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Valid Driver's License required.
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): Exposure to outdoor athletic event environments and varying weather conditions: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing and walking during live event operations; intermittent lifting, pushing, and pulling of production equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent use of computers and broadcast production systems; and repetitive hand movements associated with operating production, replay, and graphics equipment. The position also requires occasional setup and teardown of technical equipment, intermittent exposure to loud event environments, and occasional travel between event locations. Employees must be able to work effectively in fast-paced live production settings while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.