Technical Director (Athletics Control Room) at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Technical Director (Athletics Control Room)

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20230512TPosition Title:Technical Director (Athletics Control Room)Position Type:Temp/InternLocation:Villanova, PAWork Schedule:temporaryApproximate Number of Hours per WeekDepartment:732-Athletics - Promotion + MarketingPosition Summary:Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova University Athletics is now hiring highly motivated, skilled, and passionate technical director freelancers to join our Athletics Game Production team. The Technical Director is responsible for the set-up, operation, and organization of switcher effects, snapshots, transitions and specialty wipe associated with a game production script at the direction of the Villanova Athletics Marketing/Operations staff and Athletics Building Engineer. The Technical Director must have the expertise to build full shows and be proficient with troubleshooting issues. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the department and venue policies and procedures and NCAA rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure event needs associated with the technical operations equipment in the control room are implemented and executed in accordance with the event script
• Test and prepare technical operations systems and equipment prior to start of event.
• Assist Game Producer/Game Director will all aspects of event coordination with Athletics Marketing/Operations staff including building video switcher needs for the show as needed or requested
• Familiar with the language of a production control room and have a working knowledge of all current technology.
• Ensure the safety of control room equipment at all times
• Respect standards and regulations regarding the safety of equipment, and apply safe work methods
• Provide support and assistance to other venue areas as needed
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of related TD in live, multi-camera production preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:Proficient using Ross Video switchers, Carbonite Black preferredPhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidaysSpecial Message to Applicants:EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.Posting Date:09/01/2023Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $400 per event (5hr crew call)Job Classification:non-exemptSupplemental Questions

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