Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations

Stanford’s Department Of Athletics, Physical Education And Recreation

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) is the premier intercollegiate athletic program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions and lead the nation with 138 NCAA championship titles. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embodies a culture of excellence, embraces our mission of scholar‑athleticism and exemplifies a relentless championship spirit.

Stanford Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations who will lead the efforts in delivering a first‑class television broadcast experience while overseeing the day‑to‑day technical operations (video boards, audio systems, replay, coaches film). The successful individual will be a self‑motivated, team‑oriented, organized, problem‑solver that can orchestrate live event production(s).

• Broadcast Operations
  • Collaborate with campus staff, consultants, and external partners on the design, integration, and execution of the department’s new Production Control Room.
  • Work closely with the ACC and ESPN on requirements, event schedules, and production needs to meet desired outcomes.
  • Oversee the production of live event broadcasts for Stanford on various platforms, including linear, digital, and in‑venue displays.
  • Coordinate and supervise training and development of full and part‑time staff in proper control room and production techniques.
  • Oversee scheduling and part‑time staff for broadcasting and video board staffing at events.
  • Assist in identifying, recruiting, developing, training, and scheduling talent for each broadcast.
  • Develop and lead a team of broadcast professionals, engineers, and game‑day operators/freelancers to operate all events; conduct ongoing reviews of budgeting and staffing plans, oversee recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating departmental personnel and service providers.
  • Maintain technical knowledge needed to execute broadcasts to the specifications of conference and department partners.
  • Ensure all equipment is ready and events are covered through scheduling and strong communication.
  • Be prepared to serve in any roles within the production room if needed, including producer and director.
• Video Board Production
  • Serve as the main point of contact with the production team in planning, strategizing, and executing live events using venue video boards and online streams.
  • Ensure video boards are maintained and operational at all times for athletics events.
  • Assist with campus events, venue rentals, local and national television broadcasts in their broadcasts and production of events.
  • Co‑lead on any physical video board needs, acquisitions, and replacements with our facilities and capital projects teams.
  • Oversee staffing needs to maintain and operate video boards effectively.
• Financial and Asset Management
  • Oversight of the financial budget for daily operations, equipment, staffing, and maintenance.
  • Follow campus and department procurement guidelines using transparent means and established financial parameters.
  • Develop an equipment inventory and life‑cycle replacement plan for all production room and video board–related assets, especially capital purchases.
  • Assist in budget development both annually and long‑term, including space and large item replacements and end‑of‑life needs.
  • Oversee all assets related to venue video boards and scoreboards in our athletic facilities as well as in the production control room.
• Administrative
  • Understand department vision and goals and align production elements to present the student‑athletes, programs, department, campus, and conference in the best possible manner.
  • Develop policies, procedures, and protocols reflecting industry best practices that strategically position Stanford for success in live broadcasts and video board production.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and managing direct reports.
  • Keep up to date with the current technological environment and trends that can impact…