Athletics Production Coordinator
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Production Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating all live broadcast and streaming productions for Lamar University Athletics and Big Red Productions, including ESPN, ESPN+, conference, and other digital media broadcasts. This position oversees all phases of production, including pre-production planning, live event execution, and post-production activities, while ensuring high-quality and reliable broadcast operations. The Production Coordinator provides technical leadership and expertise in broadcast technologies, supports the maintenance and operation of production equipment and systems, schedules and supervises production personnel, and serves as a key resource during live events. The position also trains and mentors student employees and part-time staff, assists with budget and resource planning, and collaborates with athletics and university stakeholders to support the successful delivery of media and broadcast services. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental and university objectives.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
- Coordinate and oversee all phases of live broadcast productions for Lamar University Athletics, including pre-production planning, live event execution, and post-production activities for ESPN, ESPN3, Facebook Live, and other streaming platforms.
- Manage broadcast engineering operations by operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting production equipment and technology infrastructure, including video switchers, routers, communications systems, distribution amplifiers, and related broadcast systems.
- Schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate student employees and part-time staff, ensuring adequate staffing, technical proficiency, and operational support for athletic broadcasts and events.
- Coordinate production resources and collaborate with athletics staff, event stakeholders, and production personnel to support day-to-day video operations and ensure successful event coverage.
- Support departmental planning and continuous improvement efforts by assisting with budget development, monitoring equipment service agreements and contracts, researching industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommending enhancements to production operations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast production, media communications, digital media, journalism, sports media, information technology or a related field. Education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in live event production, broadcast operations, multimedia production or a related field.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting broadcast and audiovisual production systems.
- Experience in live event production and operation of broadcast equipment, including video switching, graphics, replay, audio and streaming technologies.
- Five (5) years or more experience in broadcasting, video production, media production, and live productions.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Experience with ESPN+, NCAA Division I athletics broadcasts, or collegiate sports production.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to coordinate multiple production simultaneously while maintaining production quality and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts and production activities.
- Ability to organize and schedule production crews, equipment and operation resources for multiple athletic events and special productions.
- Ability to research emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices in sports broadcasting and digital media production.
Job Conditions: Work is performed in a fast-paced production environment that supports live athletic events and university productions and frequently requires evening, weekend, holiday, and irregular work schedules. The position requires attendance at both indoor and outdoor venues and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, elevated noise levels, and time-sensitive production demands. Work may be performed in control rooms, equipment rooms, production facilities, and event venues, with occasional local travel required to support athletic and special events.
Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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