Broadcast and Emerging Media Specialist - JourneyPosition Number: 981350
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Position Type: Job Category: Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview:The Athletics Departments mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences, and beliefs; and providing a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.Job Duties:Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Produce all video board components used during live sporting events at football, softball, baseball, volleyball, mens basketball, womens basketball and soccer. This includes creating the graphics, treatments, and editing video.
* Oversee the service, repair, and maintenance of all video/audio equipment including scoreboards, audio systems, video boards, LED boards, and replay systems.
* Editing and breakdown of practice and game videos to use in feature and highlight videos.
* Transporting and setting up properly, equipment for practice and game day needs, including properly running cables and ensuring safety of the public/student-athletes during shooting of video segments, game day segments, etc.
* Visualizing, interpreting, and scripting for multi purposes including TV shows, web features, game day segments, marketing/promotion videos, etc. using innovative production and graphic techniques.
* Fully utilize capabilities of non-linear/digital editing.
* Extensive working knowledge of the Launchpad video board software, For.A Switcher, Compix character generator, general troubleshooting with an understanding of signal flow between audio/video components, familiarity with Daktronics equipment such as the AllSport, Venus7000 and Show Control, and Adobe creative suite.
* Training/mentoring of student/part-time video assistants.
* Building quality relationships and working collaboratively/professionally with Athletics, Pirate Club, IMG, and University staff, students, business vendors and all constituencies and stakeholders.
* Abiding by all policies and procedures of ECU, Athletics, NCAA, Pirate Club and all applicable conferences or associations.
* Assist/provide support to AV operational projects which may include set up/installation of new equipment such as microphones, amplifiers, capture devices, loud speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, wire, terminating wires and cable.
* This position may require non-business hour support including evening and weekends, depending on the needs of Athletics.
* Provides support, planning and project coordination regarding multimedia integration at each venue throughout Athletics (including providing support to third party companies assisting in integrating multimedia components).
* Coordinate with television (ESPN, CBS, etc.) for game day events. Inform television crews where to set up equipment. Point of contact for television crews and their operational questions/concerns.
* In-depth knowledge/understanding of the capabilities associated with video communication hardware and software, video network resources and a variety of video and audio tools. Extensive knowledge of audio/video presentation systems, camera systems and various audiovisual technologies.
* Provide technical support when Director of Technology is unavailable.
* Experience working with Microsoft, Apple or printers in a support environment. Familiar with supporting and troubleshooting workstations.
* Advanced computer technical skills including an in-depth working knowledge of various computer hardware/software and the ability to successfully troubleshoot computer and network problems. Ability to maintain a high level of client support. Ability to learn new technologies and effectively multitask.
* Must be highly self-motivated, creative, detail/solution oriented. Ability to work flexible/irregular hours due to event schedules. Ability to manage time and work calmly under pressure. Able to take initiative and work independently, without close supervision.
* Provide all content management for ECUTickets.net including knowledge of creating and updating a website, creating graphics for the website, and performing all updates for the website.
* Other duties as assigned.Minimum Education/Experience:High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:NonePreferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:* Experience with video software, equipment and production
* Technical knowledge and skill in the use of video technology and equipment including digital editing, production and post-production editing, graphics, and photo software
Special Instructions to Applicant:- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:Job Close Date: 8/5/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins: To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/87877jeid-b38d1a87bbf10c46958130ae965e4ccd
