Position Description:

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics is seeking an individual who will lead all aspects of Valpo Athletics’ live event productions on The Valley on ESPN+ while simultaneously providing leadership of the department’s in-game video board operations. This individual will also play a role in the Valparaiso University Department of Communication and Visual Arts (CVA), advising the student-run television station VUTV and serving as a CVA staff member.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing, scheduling and staffing a team of part-time and student staff members to produce home men’s basketball, women’s basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and football contests, producing over 80 athletic events a year as part of the Missouri Valley Conference’s partnership with ESPN+.
• Responsible for overseeing live in-arena Athletics-Recreation Center video board operations for men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball.
• Collaborate with marketing and sponsorship units to execute and plan content that meets department goals and objectives.
• Serve as an Engineer-in-Chief for each broadcast and fill various gameday production room roles as needed.
• Maintain and manage all equipment within the state-of-the-art live production control room located inside the Athletics-Recreation Center.
• Display fiscal responsibility in managing the budget for the broadcasting and streaming unit while developing a strategy and plan for maintaining and replacing broadcast equipment.
• Responsible for live stream production for Valparaiso University graduation and other graduation events held within the Athletics-Recreation Center, in addition to press conferences and other special events.
• Serve as a liaison with Missouri Valley Conference staff and with ESPN, ensuring quality standards are met and graphics packages are correctly updated and maintained.
• Serve as a liaison and contact for outside production teams, assisting with their needs for home events that are selected for national and/or regional television distribution.
• Shoot and edit vignettes, commercials, hype videos and additional creative content for use in-arena and on social media in collaboration with the athletic communications and University marketing and communications staffs.
• Possess knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a member of the Valpo Athletics external team and attend weekly meetings with representatives from other external units.
• Serve as the advisor for VUTV, the Valparaiso University student-run television station, for its weekly and special productions.
• Maintain and manage all equipment within the Schnabel Hall VUTV production studio and other VUTV-owned equipment.
• Support academic needs within the Schnabel Hall television studio.
• Participate in the CVA department as a staff member and potentially serve as an instructor within the department.
• Work with Valpo Student Life in the capacity of VUTV advisor.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or better. Master’s degree preferred.
• Own two or more years of relevant experience, preferably in collegiate athletics.
• Possess a working knowledge of NCAA and University rules and regulations as they apply to intercollegiate athletics.
• Knowledge of video production and live stream equipment.
• Experience with the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, Audition, Premiere , and Illustrator) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Able to communicate well in written, oral, and interpersonal communication and build rapport quickly with student-athletes, faculty, coaches, and staff.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in working in diverse intercollegiate athletics environments.
• Dedication to serving the department, the University, and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative, and integrity.
• The position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays during the school year.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, Audition, Premiere , and Illustrator) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Able to communicate well in written, oral, and interpersonal communication and build rapport quickly with student-athletes, faculty, coaches, and staff.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in working in diverse intercollegiate athletics environments.
• Dedication to serving the department, the University, and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative, and integrity.
• The position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays during the school year.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• List of 3 professional references

• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Brandon Vickrey, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

Valparaiso University