Director, Live Events

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

The Director, Live Events will report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast and Technical Operations and will oversee the strategic direction for all live production across the entire Stanford Athletics department, including broadcast, board shows, and webstreams. This role will tell compelling stories through live production about our varsity teams, student-athletes, and coaches. This role will manage a staff of one (1) full-time employee and multiple part-time contingents to start.

Responsibilities will include :

• • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Live Events department
  • Direct and produce broadcasts and board shows for varsity sports
  • Work with Fan Experience, Communications, Creative Video, and other units within Athletics to prepare for various live events
  • Create, edit, and prepare graphics in XPression
  • Work with engineering to make sure productions have the complement of equipment necessary to execute to the highest level
  • Research and discuss topics and stories to be told throughout all varsity broadcasts
  • Train contingent and student staff on a variety of equipment within the control room and broadcast truck, including proper setup and strike procedures
  • Manage contingent on-air talent for broadcasts and webstreams, including timecards, and scheduling

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

The Director, Live Events will report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast and Technical Operations and will oversee the strategic direction for all live production across the entire Stanford Athletics department, including broadcast, board shows, and webstreams. This role will tell compelling stories through live production about our varsity teams, student-athletes, and coaches. This role will manage a staff of one (1) full-time employee and multiple part-time contingents to start.

Responsibilities will include :

• • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Live Events department
  • Direct and produce broadcasts and board shows for varsity sports
  • Work with Fan Experience, Communications, Creative Video, and other units within Athletics to prepare for various live events
  • Create, edit, and prepare graphics in XPression
  • Work with engineering to make sure productions have the complement of equipment necessary to execute to the highest level
  • Research and discuss topics and stories to be told throughout all varsity broadcasts
  • Train contingent and student staff on a variety of equipment within the control room and broadcast truck, including proper setup and strike procedures
  • Manage contingent on-air talent for broadcasts and webstreams, including timecards, and scheduling
  • Assist with various engineering projects related to broadcasts

To be successful in this role :

• • Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of live events experience (broadcasts, board shows, etc)
  • Proficiency of all positions within a control room/broadcast environment
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, ACC, ESPN, and Stanford Athletics
  • Ability to work with multiple groups to help achieve a successful production
  • Be a leader among a large talent pool of contingent and student workers

Nice to have, but not required :

• • Experience with Xpression, DreamCatcher, Ross or Grass Valley switchers, Sony or Grass Valley cameras
  • Experience producing live sports broadcasts or directing in-arena board shows

The expected pay range for this position is $95,615-105,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4222
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID: 106762
• Work Arrangement : On Site

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