The University of Oklahoma
Associate Director of Big Screens & Game Entertainment
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, us, 73019
Passionate fans are critical to the success of Oklahoma Athletics, and creating a great home-atmosphere is a key component in that success. The Associate Director of Big Screens & Game Entertainment is responsible for helping plan, build and execute all in-arena big screen elements. Working with Sooner Sports Properties, the position includes oversight responsibilities of content creation and big screen productions at every venue in support of Oklahoma Athletics and has an increased focus on sponsorship execution. As the Associate Director, the position is expected to independently manage the production for several sport programs in-venue shows.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for in-arena entertainment with a demonstrated excellence in content creation. Showcasing a variety of creative strengths is critical, as the position will be relied upon to create content across various sports for a variety of applications, board sizes and sponsor needs. Examples of this content is inclusive of, but not limited to “tip off videos”, “timeout hype videos”, “animated crowd prompts”, “special features”, “shuffles”, “music videos”, “interactive games”, “stat display”, “video board layout & design”, “special recognition”, “kickoff hype videos” etc.
This position will also work closely with the OU Marketing Department to ensure the planning and execution of all in-game promotions/features and is expected to contribute to the creative development of in-game entertainment. The position is also responsible for content preparation and execution for auxiliary events (both in and outside of athletics) involving digital signage and big screen usage and ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of all in-venue signage. As the Associate Director, the position is expected to be a leader of student-training as well as providing mentorship and guidance to the Assistant Director.
Essential Functions:
Program and Manage In-Venue video playout system
Ideate & execute creative concepts independently for in-venue big screens
Cinematography skill to produce features and content
Design & animate in-venue big screen content
Manages students in the student production assistant program
Provide instruction, teaching material and hands-on training for undergraduate students in the position
Collaborates cross-departmentally with external staff and athletic department constituents
Performs day-to-day technical and logistical problem solving to further the mission of SoonerVision and the OU Athletics department
Works closely with assigned sports to produce content that aligns with the dual-focused mission of the sport program and the athletic department
Collaborates with other areas of SoonerVision’s content teams
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
The ideal candidate will have a passion for in-arena entertainment with a demonstrated excellence in content creation. Showcasing a variety of creative strengths is critical, as the position will be relied upon to create content across various sports for a variety of applications, board sizes and sponsor needs. Examples of this content is inclusive of, but not limited to “tip off videos”, “timeout hype videos”, “animated crowd prompts”, “special features”, “shuffles”, “music videos”, “interactive games”, “stat display”, “video board layout & design”, “special recognition”, “kickoff hype videos” etc.
This position will also work closely with the OU Marketing Department to ensure the planning and execution of all in-game promotions/features and is expected to contribute to the creative development of in-game entertainment. The position is also responsible for content preparation and execution for auxiliary events (both in and outside of athletics) involving digital signage and big screen usage and ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of all in-venue signage. As the Associate Director, the position is expected to be a leader of student-training as well as providing mentorship and guidance to the Assistant Director.
Essential Functions:
Program and Manage In-Venue video playout system
Ideate & execute creative concepts independently for in-venue big screens
Cinematography skill to produce features and content
Design & animate in-venue big screen content
Manages students in the student production assistant program
Provide instruction, teaching material and hands-on training for undergraduate students in the position
Collaborates cross-departmentally with external staff and athletic department constituents
Performs day-to-day technical and logistical problem solving to further the mission of SoonerVision and the OU Athletics department
Works closely with assigned sports to produce content that aligns with the dual-focused mission of the sport program and the athletic department
Collaborates with other areas of SoonerVision’s content teams
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position