Director of Gameday Graphics, Go Heels Productions
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Position Title:Public Comm Specialist - Journey
Working Title:Director of Gameday Graphics, Go Heels Productions
Position Number:20023133
Vacancy ID:P012096
Budgeted Hiring Range:$40,000 - $58,000
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN10
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00PM and requires the ability to work many long hours, especially during the academic year.
Department Name and Number:Ath GOHEELS Productions-270400
Date First Posted:11/04/2020
Closing Date:12/01/2020
Position Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category:Athletics
Department Description:The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty administration, in addition, students in a common and shared experience. The purpose of Athletics is to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically. This unit is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide and national recognition. It is an extremely important recruiting tool, not just for student-athletes, but also for students from all lifestyles. Through its athletic programs and its facilities, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration, and students in a common and shared experience.
Go Heels Productions is a unit within the Department of Athletics. Go Heels Productions is responsible for producing video, graphic and animated content in three major areas. First, the unit produces more than 200 live broadcasts annually for distribution to more than 80 million households in the United States via the ACC Network, ESPN and other Atlantic Coast Conference broadcast partners. Second, the unit is responsible for producing in-venue entertainment during more than 150 athletic events in campus venues. Lastly, the unit is responsible for producing hundreds of on-demand video generating millions of video views worldwide on the official athletic site as well as social media channels. In addition to providing students, parents and fans up to the minute coverage of Tar Heel Athletics, Go Heels Productions in responsible for fulfilling sponsorship and broadcast requirements for the University which will generate more than $20 million in annual revenue for Athletics. The unit generates enough production revenue to cover nearly 50% of its operating budget.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description:The Director of Gameday Graphics will work within the Gameday Productions group. This group’s purpose is to develop and execute the production of in-venue entertainment at University of North Carolina Athletic competitions. In addition to managing the creative elements of the in-venue game presentation for assigned varsity sports, this person will serve as co-producer during events. Responsible for developing strategies to engage and entertain fans, to tell the story of Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches and sport programs, and work with the sponsorship sales team to integrate sponsorship elements into the in-venue presentation. This includes the creation and programming of content for LED and video displays, still and animated content creation and video content. Position is assigned the responsibility of developing and executing productions and elements that will have multimillion dollar impact to the Athletic Department through sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. This person in this position will manage the execution of these elements by directing full-time, part-time and freelance personnel during game presentation. This person will possess strong design, creative, leadership and communication skills to develop and implement strategies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:The Director of Gameday Graphics will be responsible for design, development and execution of content for all LED displays in UNC Athletics venues. Position requires a professional level understanding of operation of Ross Xpression graphics systems. This should include scene design, scripting, building dashboards, logic, 3D graphics and text, animation, data integration and other skills. Additionally, candidates should have experience using Xpression Tessera system for large scale displays. Also, advanced level knowledge of editing and creative programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects and other applicable Adobe Creative Suite platforms are required.
Video and Audio Knowledge: Must have knowledge of professional video production. The position will require knowledge of mixing and editing video and audio for broadcast output.
Live event production: Understanding of roles, equipment, and techniques needed to execute a multicamera live production. Working knowledge of production switchers, professional-level replay systems, data integration and other components needed to execute gameday productions.
Supervisory Skills: The ability to supervise part time and student assistants. This position will need to train and supervise operators for events.
Creativity: Creativity is crucial for the building of all projects. Products need to be motivating, invigorating and aspirational for viewers. The ability to create elements that are original and special is essential. Position requires the ability to work many long hours, especially during the academic year.
-Expert in programming of Ross Xpression graphics systems including Ross Tessera, scripting, animation, playback, 3D modeling, and integration of Datalinq sources.
-A creative powerhouse who loves to inform and entertain.
-Strong sports knowledge – rules, regulations, timing and customs.
Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Stimulus/ARRA Funded:No
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
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Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
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Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
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Faculty: 3,000
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Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
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