Assistant Director of Creative Content

Naval Academy Athletic Association • Annapolis, MD

4d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) is seeking an Assistant Director of Creative Content to produce high-level video content for Naval Academy Athletics. This role involves shooting and editing dynamic video pieces for various platforms including website, social channels, television, and video boards. The position is responsible for content creation plans and execution for assigned projects, working closely with external departments for digital platform integration. The NAAA, founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and financing the varsity athletic programs of the United States Naval Academy, providing opportunities for midshipmen to compete at the Division I level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field of study.
• Extensive experience shooting with broadcast and cinema-line cameras (e.g., Sony FX series, Canon C-series, RED) as well as mirrorless setups for run-and-gun sideline shooting.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) to quickly turn around highlight reels, hype videos, and social media content under tight deadlines.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience in a college athletics environment preferred
• Familiarity with live-stream setups, control room environments, and capturing in-game footage for immediate social media distribution.
• Skilled in operating gimbals (e.g., DJI Ronin) and various audio recording equipment to ensure high production value in loud, chaotic environments.
• Ability and eagerness to learn all unfamiliar sports and to adapt within a college athletic department.

Responsibilities

• Aid in all storytelling, multimedia and creative video efforts for Navy Athletics
• Assist the Director of Creative Content in the coverage of Navy’s 36 varsity sports
• Assist the Director of Creative Content with video initiatives, filming and interviews needed for administrators and staff
• Assist the Director of Creative Content with creating and updating videoboard content within NAAA facilities and the Ron Terwilliger Center for Student-Athletes
• Content creator for selected team intro and promotional videos as assigned by the Director of Creative Content
• Work with Midshipmen videographers to film various games throughout the year
• Assist with Navy Athletics social media accounts & with department’s digital and social media strategy
• Responsible for archiving and logging footage from video content, live streams & broadcasts for selected sports as assigned by the Director of Creative Content
• Responsible for shooting and editing content for home and neutral site Army-Navy Star Series competitions as assigned by the Director of Creative Content
• Serves as a staff member of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) -sanctioned athletics program, and understands that NCAA rules and regulations must be followed and strictly adhered to. Maintains an understanding and awareness of applicable NCAA rules via annual compliance briefs to staff, the NCAA Manual, copies of which are maintained in the Compliance Office, regular compliance item e-mails generated by the Compliance Office, and the NCAA official website (ncaapublications.com – Div I Manual). Immediately notifies the Compliance Office if a potential violation of NCAA rules is observed. Understands that non-compliance with NCAA rules and regulations may be grounds for termination of employment.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid accrued vacation and sick days
• NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level