Assistant Director of Creative Video (Athletics)

Department: Univ Athletics-Extrnl Affairs
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Creative Video is responsible for the production of original creative video to engage the audience and increase visibility and brand awareness of Northwestern Athletics. This position conceptualizes and collaborates on all aspects of creative production, from shooting through post, for social media, in-venue video boards and television shows. This position will serve as a lead producer of creative video for, while also assisting with coverage and promotion of all 19 Varsity sports programs. The primary responsibilities of this role involve the covering of our football and men's basketball programs with a strong emphasis on the revenue-driving, sponsorship-mandated content capture and post opportunities to continue driving visibility and revenue via our MMR partnership.

*Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, often including evenings, weekends and some travel as required.*

Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, shoot and edit original creative video for Northwestern varsity sport programs, including content for various social media platforms, and in-venue video boards with a heavy focus on football and men's basketball
• Collaborate and assist with video production for Northwestern athletics.
• Work with other units within external affairs department, including marketing and athletic communications, to plan and execute content that meets department goals and objectives.
• Designs and creates motion and still graphics using Adobe Creative Suite or other related software to create a dynamic branded appearance for use in-venue, online and television video content.
• Assists with control room production of live sporting events and web streaming to increase exposure for Northwestern's athletic program.
• Travel with Northwestern teams to select road contests; shoot and edit video of games and feature stories for television shows and department website.

Miscellaneous

Performed other duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience in creative video production, including lighting, shooting, editing and post-production work.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience with the design and creation of motion and still graphics.
• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience with video production software, including the Adobe Creative Suite or other related software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines, including balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of video control room and live sporting event production, including experience operating switcher board, replay and graphics machines preferred.
• Experience in a collegiate or professional athletics setting preferred.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 to $56,931 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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Benefits:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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