Villanova University

Posting Number: 20230512T

Position Title: Technical Director (Athletics Control Room)

Position Type: Temp/Intern

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: temporary

Approximate Number of Hours per Week 

Department: 732-Athletics - Promotion + Marketing

Position Summary: 

Villanova University Athletics is now hiring highly motivated, skilled, and passionate technical director freelancers to join our Athletics Game Production team. The Technical Director is responsible for the set-up, operation, and organization of switcher effects, snapshots, transitions and specialty wipe associated with a game production script at the direction of the Villanova Athletics Marketing/Operations staff and Athletics Building Engineer. The Technical Director must have the expertise to build full shows and be proficient with troubleshooting issues. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the department and venue policies and procedures and NCAA rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure event needs associated with the technical operations equipment in the control room are implemented and executed in accordance with the event script
• Test and prepare technical operations systems and equipment prior to start of event.
• Assist Game Producer/Game Director will all aspects of event coordination with Athletics Marketing/Operations staff including building video switcher needs for the show as needed or requested
• Familiar with the language of a production control room and have a working knowledge of all current technology.
• Ensure the safety of control room equipment at all times
• Respect standards and regulations regarding the safety of equipment, and apply safe work methods
• Provide support and assistance to other venue areas as needed
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of related TD in live, multi-camera production preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:Proficient using Ross Video switchers, Carbonite Black preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Posting Date: 09/01/2023

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience

Job Classification: non-exempt