Athletics Media Coordinator

Athletics Media Coordinator

The Production Media Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting multimedia productions for university events, athletics, marketing initiatives, and digital content distribution. This position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to plan, produce, and deliver high-quality live and recorded media content.

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.

Essential Job Functions

Media Production & Broadcast Operations:

• Coordinate and execute all phases of live and recorded media productions, including preproduction planning, production, and post-production for athletics and university events

Technical Systems Management:

• Oversee broadcast engineering operations, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance of audiovisual and broadcast equipment to ensure reliable production capabilities.

Event & Crew Coordination:

• Schedule and manage production crews for multiple events and broadcasts, providing operational support and production expertise during live productions.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers and part-time production staff to support departmental operations.

Budget, Equipment & Administrative Support:

• Assist with budget planning, monitor service agreements and equipment maintenance contracts, stay current with industry trends, and perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and university objectives.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in media production, communications, digital media, or a related field, or two (2) years of professional experience in media production, audiovisual services, communications or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in live broadcast production.
• Experience coordinating media production projects, events, or audiovisual operations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with graphics and replay software. Knowledge of video switching. Experience in broadcast logistics
• Experience in higher education, broadcast, corporate, or creative medical production environments.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Skilled in troubleshooting audio visual and Broadcast equipment
• Skilled in all areas of broadcasting
• Knowledge of video equipment
• Knowledge of graphic production
• Ability to produce video content including shooting and editing
• Ability to supervise student staff required
• Ability to work nights/weekends required
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferred
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and regulations.

Physical

Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for prolonged periods and safely lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.

• Job Conditions: Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather, extreme heat, and cold temperatures.

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

• To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

• 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.