Assistant Director—Creative Video

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Athletics department is seeking an Assistant Director of Creative Services: Creative Video to join our team. This individual will be a key part of the creative services team and will serve as the lead videographer and editor for the athletic department. The primary duty of the Assistant Director of Creative Services: Creative Video is to be the lead videographer and video editor for the UNM Athletic Department. Serve as an integral member of the three-person UNM Athletics creative services team led by the Assistant AD of Creative Services, and as part of the larger UNM Athletics external team led by the Associate AD of Marketing and Communications. Manage assigned video projects from start to finish, including proper sound, lighting, and interview techniques. Produce strong long-form and short-segment content with an emphasis on storytelling for UNM Athletics platforms including Lobo social media channels,golobos.com, Mountain West Network, live in-stadium platforms and others. Projects will include highlight & intro videos, features, promotional videos, fan engagement videos, and other video projects for the department. Collaborate with other departments within the athletic department on projects, including UNM Athletics Marketing, UNM Athletics Communications, and UNM Sports Properties, to integrate and fulfill sponsorship elements. Play a crucial role in the creation of the overall visual direction of the UNM Athletic Department brand while working within the University of New Mexico and UNM Athletics branding guidelines. Help ensure the UNM Athletics brand is strong, and its principles are adhered to.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Two (2)+ years experience working in collegiate athletics (internship and GA experience included)
Experience with DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Strong knowledge of non-linear editing software and best practices for shooting and editing video
Understanding of proper lighting, sound, and interview techniques
Experience with motion graphics
Willingness to learn new skills to grow as a member of the team

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead videographer and video editor for the UNM Athletic Department.
Manage assigned video projects from start to finish, including proper sound, lighting, and interview techniques.
Produce strong long-form and short-segment content with an emphasis on storytelling for UNM Athletics platforms including Lobo social media channels, golobos.com, Mountain West Network, live in-stadium platforms and others.
Collaborate with other departments within the athletic department on projects, including UNM Athletics Marketing, UNM Athletics Communications, and UNM Sports Properties, to integrate and fulfill sponsorship elements.
Play a crucial role in the creation of the overall visual direction of the UNM Athletic Department brand while working within the University of New Mexico and UNM Athletics branding guidelines.