Beach Vision Producer

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate AD, Communications & Broadcast, the Beach Vision Producer will oversee all broadcast operations for Long Beach State Athletics. This position will oversee live event production, coordinate broadcast schedules, and ensure compliance with conference and NCAA regulations, all aimed at delivering high-quality broadcast content for athletic events. By leading the production unit and providing expert oversight, this role enhances the visibility and success of Long Beach State Athletics, ultimately enriching the overall experience for athletes, fans, and the broader university community.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, production, and execution of live broadcasts for all athletic events ensuring high quality production and broadcast standards.
• Supervise and train Beach Vision crew related to game day video production, non-game day video production, video content creation, graphic design elements, and content dissemination.
• Serve as the primary contact to external broadcast partners (Big West Conference, ESPN+, etc.), coordinating event schedules and coverage.
• Oversee and manage the broadcast operations budget, staying within financial constraints and ensuring efficient use of resources.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong working knowledge of operating switcher board, replay and video board content creation. Working knowledge of full range of production techniques including sound recording, graphics, television, photography, videotaping, lighting, editing methods and equipment. Working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media. Thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, vehicles, and formats. Strong story development and writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages.

Ability to effectively use web technology to achieve communication goals. Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, often including evenings, weekends and some travel as required. Ability to work effectively on short deadlines. Ability to learn techniques in the development of television, film, radio, or multimedia productions. Ability to provide lead work direction. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and four years of relevant professional or technical experience required.

Preferred:

• Experience in creating video content for athletic teams and involvement in live sporting event production.

• Experience in NCAA Division I collegiate or professional athletics is preferred.

Physical Summary

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses / Certificates

Driver license is required.

• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

Athletics

Classification

Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,842 - $8,759 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

Full-time temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.