Northwestern University is hiring : Assistant Director of Creative Video (Athleti

Overview

Job Title : Assistant Director of Creative Video

Department : Univ Athletics-Extrnl Affairs

Location : Evanston, Illinois

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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Benefits : At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Work-Life and Wellness : Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life\'s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development : Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you\'re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern\'s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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