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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
05/05/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of NCAA Division I (FBS). The University is a current member of the Mountain West Conference and future member of the Pac-12 Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.
Position Summary
The Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcast and Video Boards is responsible for leading video board production and broadcasts. Individual is responsible for collaborating with internal and external constituency groups to identify stories; utilizing existing and emerging video technologies; instituting best practices; developing unit workflows; and cultivating fan engagement and affinity through compelling video and digital media content as assigned. Position will lead game-day video production including the in-venue broadcast and streaming.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three years of previous experience in video production/digital media content (intern, GA, and professional experience applicable)
- Previous experience in NCAA Division I Athletics or similar live production events, including camera crew directing and the use of replays
- Knowledge in the fields of marketing, multimedia, and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Proficiency in a variety of software products and video/graphic design programs
- Ability to work on projects individually, as well as within a team
- Ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to conduct activities in compliance with NCAA, Mountain West and Colorado State University rules and regulations
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays and travel
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent
- Student employee and freelance production supervisory experience
- Multi-sport gameday experience in intercollegiate athletics
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Special Events
Duty/Responsibility
- Collaborate with internal and external constituent groups for gameday production
- Utilize existing and emerging video production technologies, institute best practices and develop unit workflows to produce ample and timely content
- Serve as producer of special events for athletics department and university, when applicable, and assist Stadium Events staff with video board requests
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
Game-Day Video Production
Duty/Responsibility
- Collaborate with the marketing staff, Rams Sports Properties (Learfield, Inc.) and other entities on game-day scripts and presentation of the game-day experience as it relates to the video board and in-game environment
- Plan and produce game-day video roll-ins, highlights and other video pieces during live events
- Call the event while on headset communication with the rest of the production crew and game-day marketing staff
- Effectively use Venus control, live video production equipment and stats integration in the event production
- Execute game-day web streaming for Colorado State Athletics
- Hire and supervise game-day production crew video board production and broadcasts
- Manage the creation of video board, LED display graphics, and animations
Percentage Of Time
40
Job Duty Category
Leadership of Broadcast Team
Duty/Responsibility
- Provide leadership to the Broadcast teams.
- Participate in events involving recruitment of student-athletes when applicable.
- Manage, train and coordinate student employees for various roles within Broadcast and Creative department.
- Coordinate freelance production staff as deemed necessary and coordinate freelance payments with Business Office.
- Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
40
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact
ath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
