What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Athletics Video Production position at Jacksonville State University?
Department:
Athletics
Anticipated Start Date:
August 10, 2026
Work Type:
In-person (Jacksonville, Alabama)
Job Summary:
The Athletics Video Production Technician/Specialist is responsible for supporting the production and engineering needs of the university’s athletics broadcasting efforts. The Athletics Video Production Technician/Specialist is involved in all stages of the production process of live and recorded events/programs from pre-production to post-production: support to Athletics for events and video/message boards at Paul Snow Stadium: and technical assistance and workshops for the Department of Communications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and creates professional video programming from concept to completion, including script writing, graphic design, non-linear editing, special effects creation and audio mixing
- Creates and designs production elements by using TV production hardware/software to convey information in a functional, appealing and artistic manner.
- Shoots and edits original, professional quality video footage for video projects. Records and mixes professional quality audio for video projects.
- Provides computerized cataloguing and inventory control of all the hardware and software used in these endeavors in order to ensure efficient utilization of all resources.
- Documents assigned projects accurately and completes necessary paperwork in relation to assignments.
- Supports the Communications Department through technical assistance and workshops.
- Supports the Division of Athletics with production and engineering assistance and technical support for electronic media including video and message boards at Paul Snow Stadium and production of other athletic related events.
- Interacts with university students, staff, and faculty for the purpose of training and/or professional video productions.
- Interacts with individuals outside the university, including businesses, civic groups and others in order to provide departmental services or offer technical assistance.
- Reads material encountered on the job, including journals, hardware/software manuals, university and departmental correspondence from outside the university, and scripts for video productions.
- Travels occasionally to participate in professional meetings with organizations and businesses, and to complete production assignments.
- Oversees all aspects of Jacksonville State’s athletic in-house broadcasts: coordinating student staff, set up and break down, graphics, directing, producing and instant replay.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and
- at least two (2) years’ experience Two in the use of computer hardware and software in video and audio production applications and in the cataloguing and inventory control of equipment and media
- two (2) years’ experience in the use of non-linear editing systems for the creation of video programming
- two (2) years’ experience producing professional quality television programs or events
Preferred Qualifications:
- experience with emphasis in TV production, computer systems or graphic design
- prior experience working in production of televised sports
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
Employee Benefits:
JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
- Retirement Plans
- Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
- RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
- 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
- Health Insurance
- Medical (PEEHIP)
- Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prescription assistance
For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.
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