Position Title

Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Live Broadcast Production for Athletics

Requisition Number

20122516

Type of Employment

Full-Time Regular

Number Of Months

12

Months Employed

June thru May

Number of Hours per Day/Week

8/40

Daily Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summary of Position

Elon University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Live Broadcast Production for Athletics. Reporting to the Associate AD for Strategic Communications, the Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Live Broadcast Production for Athletics will serve as a member of the Athletics Communications team and will work closely with the Coordinating Producer of Elon Sports Vision in the Elon University School of Communications on all aspects of live broadcasts and video production for athletics. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Assistant Director of Creative Video to produce video projects including (but not limited to) intro videos, promotional videos, social media content, pre- and post-game content, videoboard and streaming graphical assets, and other video projects as assigned.

Benefits of Working at Elon University As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: · 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements

BS/BA required

Degree/Major

Length of Experience

2-3 years

Supervisory Experience

No

Supervisory Experience Detail

The selected candidate will supervise a student staff of 3-6 individuals to assist with video projects and photography needs of the athletic department.

Special Skills or Experience

Significant interaction with students, faculty and staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

04/04/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

General Purpose of Position

This position involves coordinating or leading all live video broadcasts of home Elon athletic events, in partnership with Elon Sports Vision (ESV) and the Schar School of Communications. This position will also assist with any multi-media projects that are determined to be priorities of the Elon University Department of Athletics and its Media Relations Department. The emphasis will be in content creation and distribution involving new media techniques such as, but not limited to, live video production, post-production archiving and distribution, management of social media and web content (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, ElonPhoenix.com, etc.) and video streaming. Demonstrate a commitment to NCAA rules compliance and adherence to NCAA regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working in partnership with ESV to live stream all football, men’s and women’s basketball games, and select Olympic sport events, throughout the academic calendar at or above broadcast standards set by Elon and the Colonial Athletic Conference. This position will assist in the staffing and training of video operations positions for game days. Responsibilities will also include management of specific parts of the Elon Athletics website related to video and assisting with the production of creative video projects, as assigned. The individual will possess a strong work-ethic, the ability to juggle multiple projects at a time and a working knowledge of live video production for college athletics. Ability to work nights and weekend required.

Education and Experience

BS/BA required.

Does this position require driving for the university?

Yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s 6,700 students prepare to become the ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement and community service. Elon is ranked the nation’s #1 master’s-level university for study abroad and is a top-producer of Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Elon more than any other university in the nation for academic programs that “Focus on Student Success.” More than 425 full-time faculty members teach in six academic units: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 78 percent ranks in the top 10 percent of U.S. private universities. The student-faculty ratio is 12-1, and the average class size is 20. The university’s 636-acre residential campus in the Town of Elon, N.C., is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s finest environments for learning. The Elon Phoenix NCAA Division I athletic program is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.