Assistant Director of Video Production - 997781

Drake University • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Drake Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the opening of Assistant Director of Video Production. Reporting to the Director of Video Production, the Assistant Director will assist with day-to-day operations of Drake University Video Production, primarily in support of ESPN+ and In-Venue presentations. The Assistant Director will also set up shows, train and supervise student production crew, and assist with creation of in-venue and team video content. This position will work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous experience working within collegiate or professional athletics
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• One (1) year of production experience that meets established ESPN+/MVC broadcast minimums.
• Knowledge of in-venue productions, including creation of videos such team intros, animations and features, to potentially include sponsorship fulfillment during home athletic events.
• One (1) year of working in sports video production with a demonstrated knowledge of video lighting and composition, filming, non-linear editing, color grading, and audio mixing required.
• One (1) year experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects required.
• Ability to produce and direct broadcasts for The Valley on ESPN.
• Experience with developing and creating video content for social media in support of revenue generation goals. Related sports content creation experience, including creative storytelling and demonstrated knowledge of photography preferred.
• Experience with Ross Carbonite switchers, NewTek/VIZRT Tricaster switchers, NewTek 3Play replay system and Ross Xpression graphics strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Daktronics Display Studio and Venus Control Suite preferred.
• One (1) year experience working in athletics at a college/university or comparable preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Producing/Directing Drake Athletics productions on ESPN+, including the supervision of student staff. Will also support events including, but not limited to – Drake Relays, Iowa High School State Track, Drake and High School Graduations.
• Managing in-venue production and/or videoboard production, scoreboard graphics and sponsorship fulfillment packages for designated home athletics events.
• Oversight of student staff with responsibilities for hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating job performance.
• Independently work to develop and create content to support in-venue production, broadcasts, revenue generation and branding, graphic design, and other creative story-telling packages for the athletic department.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
• Tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents.
• Tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.

What This Job Offers

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