Jeff Schaetzel joined Furman in 2022 as the Director of Video of Services.
Schaetzel, a graduate of Hofstra University, joined Furman after teaching at the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla., since 2018. He served as course director for the school's sportscasting bachelor of science major, which used hands on experiences and professional mentorship to prepare aspiring talent in the areas of communication and production.
In his role, Schaetzel oversees video streaming and broadcast efforts, as well as coordinating videoboard operations at all venues for home athletic events and special functions.
Prior to entering the teaching field, Schaetzel worked as a director of edit at Turner Studios for Turner Broadcasting Systems in Atlanta, Ga., from 2016-17. He spent over 20 years at ESPN, including working as senior coordinating director for studio shows at ESPN in Bristol, Conn., from 2008-15. Schaetzel, who directed ESPN's flagship studio show, SportsCenter, helped launch the SEC Network in 2014 and SportsCenter in LA studios in 2009.
A winner of Sports Emmy Awards for Most Outstanding Studio Show with SportsCenter in 1996, 2003, and 2004, Schaetzel directed SportsCenter's coverage of the 1996 Olympics and 1998 President's Cup. In addition to his work at ESPN, he directed shows such as Closing Bell on CNBC, Premier League Soccer on NBC Sports Network, and Moneyline with Lou Dobbs on CNN.
