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Assistant Director / ACC Network
Job no: 537339
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: President
Department: Athletic Department
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Other
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.
The goal of the ACC Network team at Virginia Tech is to develop and execute the best possible broadcasts of Virginia Tech athletics for use on various ESPN platforms throughout the season. In this role the Assistant Director / ACC Network would be a part of these broadcasts in various capacities depending on the requirements of the broadcast. The position reports to the Sr. Director / ACC Network and works with the rest of the ACC Network staff as well as HokieVision staff to achieve the goals that are set by the department. Additionally, this role would serve as the representative for the ACC Network on certain sports intradepartmental meetings to help deliver and disseminate relevant information to other parts of the Athletics Department at Virginia Tech.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Experience working in live sports broadcast control room setting.
Previous work in various roles for a live broadcast.
Experience using Adobe Suite including Photoshop & Premiere or similar products.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
Firsthand familiarity with ESPN broadcast standards and practices.
Experience working with students.
Being able to work independently as well as a part of a team.
Previous work with Ross Acuity Switcher/Xpression and/or Evertz Dreamcatcher.
Experience shooting interviews and b-roll for features.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$45,000
Hours per week
40+. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
8/27/2026
Additional Information
SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT https://hokiesports.com/be-a-hokie
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: August 14, 2026
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