Assistant Director of Creative Video (Athletics)

Department: Univ Athletics – Admin
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 – $57,000 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

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 21 Varsity sports programs.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

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

Job Description

• Conceptualize, shoot and edit original creative video for Northwestern varsity sport programs, including content for various social media platforms, and in-venue video boards.
• 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.

• Travel with Northwestern teams to select road contests; shoot and edit video of games and feature stories for television shows and department website.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• 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, CSC, and the NCAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film Production, Broadcasting, Visual Arts or related field, or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s 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 cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
• 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.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred