Director, Broadcasting - Louisiana Tech University at Learfield IMG College in Ruston, Louisiana

Job Description:

Position Title: Director, Broadcasting - Louisiana Tech University

Requisition ID: R100376

Location: Ruston, LA

Full/Part-Time: Full time

About Us:

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

LA Tech Sports Properties is Learfield’s local, dedicated entity representing Louisiana Tech University. In complete collaboration with the university, this
team is committed to extending the affinity of the Louisiana Tech brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.

As exclusive multimedia rights holder for Louisiana Tech University, LA Tech Sports Properties manages all aspects of the rights relationship. Providing corporate partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; television and radio game broadcasts and coaches’ shows.

Job Responsibilities

Specifically, the job responsibilities for the assigned seasons/sports include:

• Play-by-play (includes live pregame and postgame duties) for all (home and away) Football, Men’s Basketball, and Baseball.
• Weekly interviews with coaches and players to be used on Audio as well as “new media”
• Host and Engineer Weekly Football, Basketball, and Baseball Shows.
• Commercial production as needed (with a premium placed on utilizing their voice)
• Feature production as needed for Football, Baseball and Men’s Basketball pre-game
• Coordinating responsibilities of the on-site Audio crew based on weekly production planning as well as Affiliate Relations needs with Flagship Station, Athletics and Jefferson City.
• Assistance with sales (“ride-along” with sellers on sales calls by request)
• Assist in the coordination of efforts between Audio, TV, and new media teams at the property
• Various digital and social media projects throughout the year on behalf of property & Athletics

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist Athletics in content creation that promotes ticket sales and advance the Louisiana Tech brand (including strategic planning, voice-overs, etc.)
• Assisting Property with events (as available and requested) - Assisting Athletics with events including Hall of Fame induction ceremony
• Planning and pre-production work (as available and requested)
• Ensure thorough research and preparation, clearance of ideas, and/or facts relating to relevant and/or controversial issues
• Supervise on site broadcast production
• Maintain digital archive of radio broadcasts
• Comply with budget.
• Assists VP, Audio Division and GM, Property in formulation of annual budget projections.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, laws and ordinances, as well as Learfield policies while fulfilling duties.
• Works with the property Athletic Department to help strengthen the relationship between the University and Learfield by initiating and sustaining relationships with the Directors for Development, Marketing, Media Relations, Alumni Club and all head coaches.
• Works with the Learfield Sales staff (under the supervision of the property General Manager) to assist with sales calls, research, creative audio/video/print sales material, etc.
• Works to foster positive employee relations and team work by: following and supporting Learfield policies and procedures; communicating effectively with all operating units; complying with all federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances in discharging duties, and assisting in the internal training and development programs of Learfield.

Qualifications

• 5 years radio play-by-play experience at the D1 level or equivalent pro sports level
• Video and audio production experience
• High School diploma required; continued education/degree in communications, broadcasting, or other applicable field preferred

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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