TV Producer

Agency

Department

Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want

The TV Producer, under general supervision, researches and scripts television productions and features for the programming network. Coordinates and plans events liaising and coordinating with other networks regarding on-air talent and storyline development.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Responsibilities

Production and Event Coordination

• Coordinates efforts with Southeastern Conference (SEC) Universities for shared programming and information related to broadcast preparation and execution.

• Assists in the production of final products for TV show segments, highlights, promos, and big screen features.

• Coordinates and executes live broadcast events for Network and In-Venue consumption.

• Serves as the project Producer/Director for live productions, highlight tapes, and marketing and promotion needs.

• Performs background research for scripting and producing television productions.

• Maintains regular contact with programming networks and network administration for proper protocols and best practices.

Staff and Student Labor Management

• Trains and manages a student labor force of approximately 25 individuals.

• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with applicable NCAA, SEC Conference, TAMUS, and University rules and regulations.

On-Air Hosting and Interviewing

• Serves as on-air host for television productions.

• Interviews athletes and coaches for TV production purposes.

Production Oversight

• Oversees camera crew during productions.

• Shoots high-action events and interviews.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in producing broadcast quality television.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of creative script development, graphics for on-air talent, control room switcher, and managing a camera crew.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.