Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Broadcasting Coordinator, Sport to join QUT Sport, People Services, Administrative Division.
The Broadcasting Coordinator, Sport is responsible for establishing and delivering QUT Sport’s Broadcasting program. This includes creating high-quality, real-world opportunities for students to plan, produce and distribute live coverage of sporting events. The role leads the operational development and delivery of the program - including student pathways and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, workforce planning for student crews, budget management, risk and compliance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, technology standards, and reporting. The position will work across both Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses, as well as external venues on occasion. Working closely with the Sport Operations Coordinator and partnering with QUT Faculties, sporting clubs and industry, the Coordinator will design and implement the program framework (from onboarding and training through to live event delivery and postproduction), ensuring sound planning and execution that supports student outcomes, brand and content quality, and operational sustainability.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Sport is an important cultural thread of university life so whether you are a competitive athlete, someone who likes to keep active, interested in how sport and technology merge in today’s digital world or someone in between - we have something for everyone. QUT Sport has strategic and operational oversight of sport activities and programs at QUT.
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in media/broadcast production, communications, sport management or a related discipline, with subsequent relevant experience in live event production or program coordination.
- Demonstrated experience in operational leadership including the ability to conceptualise, develop and deliver services, events and programs that support QUT’s sporting strategy and student learning outcomes.
- Proven financial management and analytical skills, including budget preparation, forecasting, procurement and performance reporting for multi event programs.
- Highly developed communication and leadership skills to lead and mentor diverse student crews and stakeholders in the daily operational delivery of live broadcasts.
- Demonstrated ability to display initiative, critically evaluate systems and processes, and implement improvements at both strategic and operational levels.
- Demonstrated digital literacy and technical proficiency with live production and postproduction technologies (e.g. switching/graphics/replay workflows, streaming protocols, asset management), corporate systems and information sources.
- High level ability to autonomously manage time and tasks, coordinating multiple concurrent events and deadlines to a high standard in dynamic, time critical environments.
- Current ‘C Class’ Driver’s Licence.
