Associate Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Sports Information

At Howard Payne University Athletics, we are continuing to build a department rooted in purpose, excellence, and a Christ-centered mission and we’re looking for the right leader to help tell our story. Howard Payne University seeks a dynamic and creative Associate Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Sports Information to lead and manage all aspects of athletic broadcasting, digital media production, and athletic communications.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and mission-driven professional who is ready to lead production, shape our brand, invest in students, and help us continue building something special at HPU. Beyond production, this leader will build and mentor a strong broadcast team, play a key role in managing the Yellow Jackets Media Network, and will serve as our primary Sports Information Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Broadcast Operations

• Oversee and manage live event broadcasts on FloCollege Sports, ensuring compliance with ASC contractual and technical requirements of all Howard Payne University home athletic contests
• Ensure consistent, high-quality production standards across all broadcasts
• Coordinate all technical and production elements including video, audio, graphics, and replay
• Maintain and manage broadcast equipment and technology
• Assist with implementation and operation of new broadcast technologies and platforms

Talent Management

• Serve as play-by-play or color commentator for selected home athletic events
• Recruit, train, and schedule on-air talent including play-by-play and color analysts
• Develop a consistent broadcast team to support all sports
• Provide training and mentorship for student broadcasters and production staff

Radio Network Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison with radio partners across the Yellow Jackets Media Network
• Coordinate radio broadcasts to ensure reliable and professional game coverage
• Ensure proper delivery of broadcast feeds to partner stations
• Assist with scheduling and planning for radio coverage of select out-of-market events

Production Leadership

• Develop production schedules and staffing plans for all events
• Establish and maintain broadcast workflows and operating procedures
• Ensure broadcasts reflect the professionalism and brand of Howard Payne University Athletics

Sports Information Leadership

• Serve as the primary Sports Information Administrator for HPU Athletics
• Oversee all gameday statistical operations
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of results and statistics
• Maintain athletics records, archives, and historical data
• Maintain athletics website including stories, statistics, and roster updates
• Coordinate awards nominations
• Oversee timely production of press releases and game recaps
• Manage pressbox operations at all home contests

Strategic Communication

• Collaborate with athletic marketing and fan engagement staff to promote broadcasts
• Support storytelling efforts through broadcast features and special programming
• Assist with special event productions and championship broadcasts

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletics with strategic planning for broadcasting and media growth
• Manage broadcasting budgets and equipment inventory
• Coordinate vendor relationships and service providers
• Assist with departmental initiatives and game-day operations as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Associate Athletic Director may supervise part-time graduate employees, student workers, broadcast staff, and volunteers.