Assistant Commissioner Broadcast Operations | Sun Belt Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana, The Sun Belt Conference is seeking an energetic, innovative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Broadcast Operations. The Assistant Commissioner will work closely with conference staff, ESPN, member institutions, production vendors, and freelance personnel to enhance the quality and consistency of live-event productions while helping develop new programming and production workflows. This position plays a key role in supporting conference broadcast initiatives by assisting with championship productions, member institution broadcast operations, original studio programming, and conference-wide production standards. Broadcast Operations Assist in coordinating conference broadcast operations across all sports. Support production planning for conference championships and special events. Help maintain Conference production standards and operational manuals. Conduct production quality reviews and provide feedback to member institutions. Assist schools with technical and operational questions related to ESPN+ productions. Coordinate production schedules and communication with member institutions. Support the implementation of new broadcast technologies and workflows. Assist with game-day production planning and troubleshooting when needed. Studio Programming & Original Content Produce and coordinate conference studio programming and original digital content. Develop production schedules, rundowns, and show logistics. Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services departments on original programming. Assist in developing new content concepts that promote the conference and its student-athletes. Championship & Special Event Productions Assist with broadcast planning for conference championships. Coordinate production vendors and freelance personnel. Support setup and execution of live productions. Ensure consistent production standards across championship events. Assist with onsite event operations as assigned. Member Institution Support Serve as a resource for member schools regarding broadcast operations and production best practices. Assist in planning and conducting annual broadcast training workshops. Develop educational resources and documentation for production staffs. Evaluate emerging production technologies and recommend best practices for conference use. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Three to five years of experience in live sports production, broadcast operations, or digital media. Experience producing or coordinating live sporting events. Knowledge of ESPN+ or similar digital broadcast workflows. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to work extensively, including evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics or a conference office. Experience with REMI or cloud-based production workflows. Knowledge of Ross Video, Vizrt, TriCaster, or similar production systems. Experience with replay systems, graphics, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Familiarity with NDI, LiveU, SRT, or IP-based video transport. Experience coordinating freelance crews or production staffs. Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $70,000 –$80,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and PTO. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references to: Travis Llewellyn Senior Associate Commissioner, Football & Broadcasting llewellyn@sunbeltsports.org