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Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009409

Position Summary/Description:

• INTERNAL ONLY : Internal posting for permanent, time-limited, layoff priority employees of UNC -Chapel Hill, and temporary employees hired directly by UNC -Chapel Hill only.”

The Director of Gameday Graphics will work within the Gameday Productions group. This group’s purpose is to develop and execute the production of in-venue entertainment at University of North Carolina Athletic competitions. In addition to managing the creative elements of the in-venue game presentation for assigned varsity sports, this person will serve as co-producer during events. Responsible for developing strategies to engage and entertain fans, to tell the story of Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches and sport programs, and work with the sponsorship sales team to integrate sponsorship elements into the in-venue presentation. This includes the creation and programming of content for LED and video displays, still and animated content creation and video content. Position is assigned the responsibility of developing and executing productions and elements that will have multimillion dollar impact to the Athletic Department through sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. This person in this position will manage the execution of these elements by directing full-time, part-time and freelance personnel during game presentation. This person will possess strong design, creative, leadership and communication skills to develop and implement strategies.

Education and Experience:

-Expert in programming of Ross Xpression graphics systems including Ross Tessera, scripting, animation, playback, 3D modeling, and integration of Datalinq sources.

-A creative powerhouse who loves to inform and entertain.

-Strong sports knowledge – rules, regulations, timing and customs.

Essential Skills:

The Director of Gameday Graphics will be responsible for design, development and execution of content for all LED displays in UNC Athletics venues. Position requires a professional level understanding of operation of Ross Xpression graphics systems. This should include scene design, scripting, building dashboards, logic, 3D graphics and text, animation, data integration and other skills. Additionally, candidates should have experience using Xpression Tessera system for large scale displays. Also, advanced level knowledge of editing and creative programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffects and other applicable Adobe Creative Suite platforms are required.

Video and Audio Knowledge: Must have knowledge of professional video production. The position will require knowledge of mixing and editing video and audio for broadcast output.

Live event production: Understanding of roles, equipment, and techniques needed to execute a multicamera live production. Working knowledge of production switchers, professional-level replay systems, data integration and other components needed to execute gameday productions.

Supervisory Skills: The ability to supervise part time and student assistants. This position will need to train and supervise operators for events.

Creativity: Creativity is crucial for the building of all projects. Products need to be motivating, invigorating and aspirational for viewers. The ability to create elements that are original and special is essential. Position requires the ability to work many long hours, especially during the academic year.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.